The stock market on December 15, 1988
December 15, 1988, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.37% to close at 274.28. Of 6,091 US stocks that traded, 1,606 rose and 1,900 fell.
The S&P 500-0.37%closed at 274.28
How big a move#14,923of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,809price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,606of 6,091; 1,900 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Genentech Inc (DNA) | +6.4% |
| Intel (INTC) | +4.7% |
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | +4.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Shearson Lehman Bros Hldg | -5.5% |
| Monsanto (MTC) | -4.4% |
| Newmont Gold Co (NGC) | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ December 14, 1988 · Every December 15 · December 16, 1988 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.