The stock market on April 1, 1998
April 1, 1998, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.58% to close at 1108.15. Of 7,372 US stocks that traded, 3,453 rose and 2,813 fell.
The S&P 500+0.58%closed at 1108.15
How big a move#11,040of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$695price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,453of 7,372; 2,813 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for6stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Micron Technology (MU) | +10.1% |
| Quantum (QMCO) | +9.4% |
| Sears Holdings (SHLDQ) | +9.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Gartner, Inc. (IT) | -5.9% |
| Northwest Airlines (NWA) | -4.8% |
| Altria Group (MO) | -4.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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