The stock market on November 1, 1988
November 1, 1988, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.03% to close at 279.06. Of 6,138 US stocks that traded, 1,689 rose and 1,937 fell.
The S&P 500+0.03%closed at 279.06
How big a move#23,805of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,761price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,689of 6,138; 1,937 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Reebok International (RBK) | +8.3% |
| Tandem Computers Inc (TDM.) | +6.7% |
| Furniture Brands Intl Inc (FBNIQ) | +5.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | -3.9% |
| Pirme Motor Inns (PDQ) | -3.9% |
| Valhi, Inc. (VHI) | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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