The stock market on April 30, 1998
April 30, 1998, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 1.56% to close at 1111.75. Of 7,372 US stocks that traded, 4,159 rose and 2,141 fell.
The S&P 500+1.56%closed at 1111.75
How big a move#2,814of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$693price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose4,159of 7,372; 2,141 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for6stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Exelon (PE) | +7.6% |
| Gap, Inc. (The) (GPS) | +7.3% |
| Ciena Corporation (CIEN) | +7.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| PeopleSoft, Inc. (PSFT) | -4.9% |
| Baker Hughes (BKR) | -4.7% |
| Newmont Gold Co (NGC) | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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