The stock market on January 2, 1998
January 2, 1998, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.48% to close at 975.04. Of 7,448 US stocks that traded, 3,354 rose and 3,047 fell.
The S&P 500+0.48%closed at 975.04
How big a move#12,874of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$790price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,354of 7,448; 3,047 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Quantum (QMCO) | +13.4% |
| Altera (ALTR) | +7.5% |
| Micron Technology (MU) | +7.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| First Security Corp/De (FSCO) | -6.6% |
| HBO & Company (HBOC) | -5.9% |
| Dime Bancorp Inc (DME) | -5.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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