The stock market on April 23, 1998
April 23, 1998, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.97% to close at 1119.58. Of 7,369 US stocks that traded, 2,178 rose and 4,081 fell.
The S&P 500-0.97%closed at 1119.58
How big a move#6,299of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$688price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,178of 7,369; 4,081 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Frontline Ltd (FRO) | +6.3% |
| Popular, Inc. (BPOP) | +5.0% |
| AirTouch Communications (ATI) | +3.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| PeopleSoft, Inc. (PSFT) | -8.9% |
| Compuware (CPWR) | -6.6% |
| Northern Trust Corp. (NTRS) | -6.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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