The stock market on November 21, 1988
November 21, 1988, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.09% to close at 266.22. Of 6,121 US stocks that traded, 1,294 rose and 2,414 fell.
The S&P 500-0.09%closed at 266.22
How big a move#22,014of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,894price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,294of 6,121; 2,414 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Arco Chemical Co (RCM) | +3.7% |
| Brunswick (BC) | +3.6% |
| Tjx Companies Inc -old (TJX.) | +3.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Intel (INTC) | -14.6% |
| Genentech Inc (DNA) | -4.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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