The stock market on November 2, 1988
November 2, 1988, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.00% to close at 279.06. Of 6,137 US stocks that traded, 1,609 rose and 1,963 fell.
The S&P 5000.00%closed at 279.06
How big a move#24,794of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,761price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,609of 6,137; 1,963 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Alexander/Baldwn (ALEX) | +10.6% |
| Reebok International (RBK) | +8.6% |
| Newmont Gold Co (NGC) | +7.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Continental Corp. (CIC) | -4.0% |
| Tribune (TRB) | -3.5% |
| Avery Dennison (AVY) | -3.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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