The stock market on February 20, 1998
February 20, 1998, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.58% to close at 1034.21. Of 7,424 US stocks that traded, 3,165 rose and 2,957 fell.
The S&P 500+0.58%closed at 1034.21
How big a move#11,113of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$745price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,165of 7,424; 2,957 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| American Stores (ASC) | +5.8% |
| Amfm Inc (AFM) | +5.1% |
| Mirage Resorts Inc (MIR) | +4.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ciena Corporation (CIEN) | -27.7% |
| Seagate Technology (SEG) | -4.8% |
| American Airlines Group (AMR) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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