The stock market on May 6, 1998
May 6, 1998, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.95% to close at 1104.92. Of 7,374 US stocks that traded, 2,518 rose and 3,631 fell.
The S&P 500-0.95%closed at 1104.92
How big a move#6,497of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$697price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,518of 7,374; 3,631 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Chrysler Corp (C) | +17.8% |
| Mellon Financial (MEL) | +11.6% |
| Cox Communications (COX) | +5.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Sealed Air (SEE) | -13.2% |
| Dana (DAN) | -5.2% |
| MBNA Corporation (KRB) | -5.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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