The stock market on August 20, 1998
August 20, 1998, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.59% to close at 1091.60. Of 7,312 US stocks that traded, 2,162 rose and 3,951 fell.
The S&P 500-0.59%closed at 1091.60
How big a move#10,915of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$706price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,162of 7,312; 3,951 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Saic (SAI) | +11.1% |
| Yum Brands (YUM) | +8.9% |
| Reliastar Financial Corp (RLR) | +5.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) | -8.1% |
| American International Group, Inc. (AIG) | -7.5% |
| Circuit City Stores (CC) | -6.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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