The stock market on July 16, 1998
July 16, 1998, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.78% to close at 1183.99. Of 7,336 US stocks that traded, 3,221 rose and 2,919 fell.
The S&P 500+0.78%closed at 1183.99
How big a move#8,225of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$651price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,221of 7,336; 2,919 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Apple (AAPL) | +8.9% |
| Allergan (AGN) | +8.9% |
| Ciena Corporation (CIEN) | +8.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| HBO & Company (HBOC) | -11.1% |
| New York Times (NYT) | -7.3% |
| Avis Budget Group (CD) | -6.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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