The stock market on May 19, 1998
May 19, 1998, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.33% to close at 1109.52. Of 7,383 US stocks that traded, 3,371 rose and 2,829 fell.
The S&P 500+0.33%closed at 1109.52
How big a move#15,727of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$694price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,371of 7,383; 2,829 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Compuware (CPWR) | +7.7% |
| American Stores (ASC) | +7.0% |
| General Instrument (GIC) | +6.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Sprint Nextel (FON) | -4.3% |
| BellSouth (BLS) | -3.9% |
| Whirlpool (WHR) | -3.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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