The stock market on October 19, 1988
October 19, 1988, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.86% to close at 276.97. Of 6,138 US stocks that traded, 1,564 rose and 2,127 fell.
The S&P 500-0.86%closed at 276.97
How big a move#7,316of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,782price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,564of 6,138; 2,127 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Borden Chemical | +4.9% |
| American Stores (ASC) | +4.9% |
| Calmat Co (CZM) | +4.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Navistar International (NAV) | -4.7% |
| Rockwell Automation (ROK) | -4.5% |
| E.W. Scripps (SSP) | -4.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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