The stock market on July 31, 1998
July 31, 1998, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 1.95% to close at 1120.67. Of 7,330 US stocks that traded, 1,844 rose and 4,399 fell.
The S&P 500-1.95%closed at 1120.67
How big a move#1,766of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$687price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,844of 7,330; 4,399 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for15stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Micron Technology (MU) | +6.8% |
| Paine Webber Group (PWJ.) | +6.7% |
| Allmerica Financial (AFC) | +5.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ascend Communications (ASND) | -13.7% |
| Starbucks (SBUX) | -11.8% |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) | -8.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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