The stock market on October 20, 1988
October 20, 1988, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 2.13% to close at 282.88. Of 6,140 US stocks that traded, 2,184 rose and 1,436 fell.
The S&P 500+2.13%closed at 282.88
How big a move#1,467of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,723price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,184of 6,140; 1,436 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Nabisco Group Holdings (NGH) | +38.3% |
| Navistar International (NAV) | +9.8% |
| Fortune Brands (FO) | +8.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| CSX Corporation (CSX) | -4.3% |
| West Point Pepperell (WPM) | -2.7% |
| Flagstar Corp | -2.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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