The stock market on May 7, 1998
May 7, 1998, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.89% to close at 1095.14. Of 7,375 US stocks that traded, 2,403 rose and 3,783 fell.
The S&P 500-0.89%closed at 1095.14
How big a move#7,065of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$703price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,403of 7,375; 3,783 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Chrysler Corp (C) | +9.6% |
| Dollar General (DG) | +6.6% |
| Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) | +5.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mellon Financial (MEL) | -7.3% |
| 3Com Corp (COMS.) | -6.6% |
| Parametric Techn (PMTC) | -6.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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