The stock market on August 24, 1998
August 24, 1998, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.64% to close at 1088.14. Of 7,307 US stocks that traded, 2,566 rose and 3,566 fell.
The S&P 500+0.64%closed at 1088.14
How big a move#10,178of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$708price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,566of 7,307; 3,566 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ciena Corporation (CIEN) | +15.6% |
| Monsanto (MTC) | +7.1% |
| Union Pacific (UNP) | +5.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Tellabs (TLAB) | -7.0% |
| Honeywell International (HON) | -6.5% |
| Qwest Communications (Q) | -6.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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