The stock market on August 17, 1998
August 17, 1998, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 1.97% to close at 1083.67. Of 7,322 US stocks that traded, 2,920 rose and 3,221 fell.
The S&P 500+1.97%closed at 1083.67
How big a move#1,734of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$711price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,920of 7,322; 3,221 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Clmbia Hca Hlthc (COL) | +10.3% |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) | +7.6% |
| HBO & Company (HBOC) | +7.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Yum Brands (YUM) | -7.3% |
| Diamond Offshore Drilling (DO) | -6.6% |
| ADC Telecommunications (ADCT) | -6.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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