The stock market on August 7, 1998
August 7, 1998, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.02% to close at 1089.45. Of 7,322 US stocks that traded, 4,058 rose and 2,113 fell.
The S&P 500-0.02%closed at 1089.45
How big a move#24,173of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$707price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose4,058of 7,322; 2,113 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Electronic Data Systems (EDS) | +14.0% |
| Sterling Commerce Inc (SE) | +9.9% |
| Gulfstream Aerospace (GAC) | +9.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Rubbermaid Incorporated (RBD) | -4.9% |
| FedEx (FDX) | -4.7% |
| Lhs Group Inc. (LHSG) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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