The stock market on February 5, 1998
February 5, 1998, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.33% to close at 1003.54. Of 7,414 US stocks that traded, 3,355 rose and 2,744 fell.
The S&P 500-0.33%closed at 1003.54
How big a move#15,740of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$768price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,355of 7,414; 2,744 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Avon Products (AVP) | +6.9% |
| Kohl's (KSS) | +6.9% |
| Cadence Des Sys (CDN) | +6.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Micron Technology (MU) | -8.2% |
| Big Lots (CNS) | -6.3% |
| 3Com Corp (COMS.) | -6.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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