The stock market on April 2, 1998
April 2, 1998, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 1.07% to close at 1120.01. Of 7,370 US stocks that traded, 3,328 rose and 2,972 fell.
The S&P 500+1.07%closed at 1120.01
How big a move#5,468of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$688price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,328of 7,370; 2,972 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Williams (WMB) | +8.3% |
| Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) | +6.7% |
| CBS Corporation (CBS) | +6.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Level 3 Communications (LVLT) | -5.9% |
| Bay Networks (BAY) | -4.6% |
| Ciena Corporation (CIEN) | -4.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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