The stock market on August 19, 1998
August 19, 1998, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.29% to close at 1098.06. Of 7,313 US stocks that traded, 2,368 rose and 3,773 fell.
The S&P 500-0.29%closed at 1098.06
How big a move#16,878of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$702price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,368of 7,313; 3,773 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Yum Brands (YUM) | +11.9% |
| Big Lots (CNS) | +9.7% |
| Fluor (FLR) | +9.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) | -11.3% |
| Novell (NOVL) | -7.0% |
| Maxim Integrated (MXIM) | -6.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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