The stock market on January 12, 1998
January 12, 1998, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 1.24% to close at 939.21. Of 7,437 US stocks that traded, 2,366 rose and 4,003 fell.
The S&P 500+1.24%closed at 939.21
How big a move#4,317of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$820price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,366of 7,437; 4,003 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| ITT Industries (IIN) | +7.5% |
| Fort James (FJ) | +6.7% |
| Guidant (GDT) | +6.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Network Assocs (NETA) | -5.8% |
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | -5.7% |
| Linear Technology (LLTC) | -5.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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