The stock market on April 24, 1998
April 24, 1998, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 1.04% to close at 1107.90. Of 7,368 US stocks that traded, 2,279 rose and 3,917 fell.
The S&P 500-1.04%closed at 1107.90
How big a move#5,684of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$695price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,279of 7,368; 3,917 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Hewlett-Packard (HWP) | +12.0% |
| Sigma-Aldrich (SIAL) | +5.1% |
| Time Warner (AOL) | +4.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Frontline Ltd (FRO) | -7.5% |
| Staples (SPLS) | -6.7% |
| Keane Inc (KEA) | -5.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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