The stock market on April 27, 1998
April 27, 1998, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.93% to close at 1086.54. Of 7,371 US stocks that traded, 1,151 rose and 5,343 fell.
The S&P 500-1.93%closed at 1086.54
How big a move#1,818of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$709price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,151of 7,371; 5,343 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Broadwing Inc (BRW) | +8.5% |
| Avis Budget Group (CD) | +6.0% |
| Guidant (GDT) | +3.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| PeopleSoft, Inc. (PSFT) | -7.5% |
| Outdoor Systems Inc (OSI) | -6.7% |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) | -6.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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