The stock market on August 25, 1998
August 25, 1998, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.43% to close at 1092.85. Of 7,304 US stocks that traded, 2,483 rose and 3,612 fell.
The S&P 500+0.43%closed at 1092.85
How big a move#13,702of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$705price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,483of 7,304; 3,612 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Qwest Communications (Q) | +9.3% |
| Union Pacific (UNP) | +7.5% |
| Ralston Purina (RAL) | +7.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Health Management Associates Inc (HMA) | -5.6% |
| Ciena Corporation (CIEN) | -5.5% |
| Starbucks (SBUX) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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