The stock market on January 26, 1998
January 26, 1998, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.07% to close at 956.95. Of 7,419 US stocks that traded, 2,483 rose and 3,657 fell.
The S&P 500-0.07%closed at 956.95
How big a move#22,887of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$805price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,483of 7,419; 3,657 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Digital Equipment (DEC) | +22.0% |
| Northwest Airlines (NWA) | +9.0% |
| Valaris plc (VAL) | +6.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Compaq Computer (CPQ) | -8.7% |
| Starz (STRZA) | -8.4% |
| Maxim Integrated (MXIM) | -7.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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