The stock market on May 26, 1998
May 26, 1998, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.48% to close at 1094.02. Of 7,379 US stocks that traded, 1,671 rose and 4,652 fell.
The S&P 500-1.48%closed at 1094.02
How big a move#3,154of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$704price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,671of 7,379; 4,652 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Quantum (QMCO) | +5.3% |
| Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (PHB) | +4.6% |
| Nextel Communications (NXTL) | +2.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Broadwing Inc (BRW) | -11.0% |
| Amgen (AMGN) | -7.5% |
| NCR Corporation (NCR) | -5.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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