The stock market on November 9, 1988
November 9, 1988, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.66% to close at 273.33. Of 6,137 US stocks that traded, 1,336 rose and 2,296 fell.
The S&P 500-0.66%closed at 273.33
How big a move#9,810of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,819price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,336of 6,137; 2,296 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Gap, Inc. (The) (GPS) | +5.2% |
| Mead (MEA) | +4.0% |
| Compaq Computer (CPQ) | +3.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Rockwell Automation (ROK) | -4.8% |
| Aflac (AFL) | -4.6% |
| Giant Food (GFS.A) | -4.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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