The stock market on May 12, 1998
May 12, 1998, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.83% to close at 1115.79. Of 7,375 US stocks that traded, 2,786 rose and 3,363 fell.
The S&P 500+0.83%closed at 1115.79
How big a move#7,717of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$690price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,786of 7,375; 3,363 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Nordstrom (JWN) | +6.2% |
| Novell (NOVL) | +6.1% |
| Frontline Ltd (FRO) | +6.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Starz (STRZA) | -4.0% |
| Marriott International (MAR) | -3.9% |
| Western Atlas (WAI) | -3.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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