The stock market on May 18, 1998
May 18, 1998, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.26% to close at 1105.82. Of 7,385 US stocks that traded, 2,040 rose and 4,209 fell.
The S&P 500-0.26%closed at 1105.82
How big a move#17,396of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$697price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,040of 7,385; 4,209 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Dillard's (DDS) | +6.0% |
| Pfizer (PFE) | +5.9% |
| Edwards J D & Co (JDEC) | +5.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Office Depot (ODP) | -9.8% |
| At Home Corp | -8.9% |
| Level 3 Communications (LVLT) | -6.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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