The stock market on January 9, 1998
January 9, 1998, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 2.97% to close at 927.69. Of 7,438 US stocks that traded, 1,263 rose and 5,198 fell.
The S&P 500-2.97%closed at 927.69
How big a move#681of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$830price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,263of 7,438; 5,198 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Enron (ENRNQ) | +2.1% |
| American Stores (ASC) | +1.8% |
| Old Republic International (ORI) | +1.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Valaris plc (VAL) | -9.9% |
| RadioShack (TAN) | -9.9% |
| Bay Networks (BAY) | -9.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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