The stock market on August 3, 1998
August 3, 1998, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.73% to close at 1112.44. Of 7,321 US stocks that traded, 1,981 rose and 4,269 fell.
The S&P 500-0.73%closed at 1112.44
How big a move#8,833of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$693price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,981of 7,321; 4,269 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| American Stores (ASC) | +22.9% |
| Paccar (PCAR) | +5.9% |
| Maxim Integrated (MXIM) | +5.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Avis Budget Group (CD) | -8.3% |
| CA Technologies (CA) | -7.5% |
| ADC Telecommunications (ADCT) | -6.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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