The stock market on August 4, 1998
August 4, 1998, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 3.62% to close at 1072.12. Of 7,322 US stocks that traded, 1,185 rose and 5,275 fell.
The S&P 500-3.62%closed at 1072.12
How big a move#403of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$719price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,185of 7,322; 5,275 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Amp Inc (AMP) | +48.7% |
| Newmont Gold Co (NGC) | +4.4% |
| Sealed Air (SEE) | +3.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Unisys (UIS) | -16.4% |
| AutoNation (AN) | -10.7% |
| Dresser Industries Inc (DI.) | -10.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ August 3, 1998 · Every August 4 · August 5, 1998 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.