The stock market on December 21, 1988
December 21, 1988, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.03% to close at 277.38. Of 6,083 US stocks that traded, 1,608 rose and 1,926 fell.
The S&P 500-0.03%closed at 277.38
How big a move#23,798of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,777price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,608of 6,083; 1,926 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Supervalu (SVU) | +4.2% |
| Kemper Corp (KEM) | +3.8% |
| Amerada Hess (AHC) | +3.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Honeywell (HON.Z) | -4.2% |
| V.F. Corporation (VFC) | -3.3% |
| Bank One Corp. (ONE) | -3.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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