The stock market on February 4, 1998
February 4, 1998, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.09% to close at 1006.90. Of 7,414 US stocks that traded, 3,473 rose and 2,742 fell.
The S&P 500+0.09%closed at 1006.90
How big a move#22,137of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$765price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,473of 7,414; 2,742 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Galileo International Inc (GLC) | +8.4% |
| HealthSouth (HRC) | +8.3% |
| Valaris plc (VAL) | +8.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Big Lots (CNS) | -10.4% |
| Jefferson-Pilot (JP) | -7.8% |
| Sonat Inc. (SNT) | -6.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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