The stock market on April 20, 1998
April 20, 1998, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.08% to close at 1123.65. Of 7,372 US stocks that traded, 3,179 rose and 3,068 fell.
The S&P 500+0.08%closed at 1123.65
How big a move#22,366of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$686price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,179of 7,372; 3,068 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Lexmark (LXK) | +23.6% |
| Avis Budget Group (CD) | +10.9% |
| Amfm Inc (AFM) | +8.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| 1St Tenn Natl (FTN) | -4.2% |
| Torchmark Cp (TMK) | -3.4% |
| Vulcan Materials (VMC) | -3.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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