The stock market on January 8, 1998
January 8, 1998, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.82% to close at 956.05. Of 7,437 US stocks that traded, 2,496 rose and 3,728 fell.
The S&P 500-0.82%closed at 956.05
How big a move#7,740of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$806price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,496of 7,437; 3,728 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Micron Technology (MU) | +7.1% |
| Boston Scientific (BSX) | +6.5% |
| Cintas Corporation (CTAS) | +5.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Valaris plc (VAL) | -9.7% |
| Chrysler Corp (C) | -7.1% |
| Seagate Technology (SEG) | -6.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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