The stock market on August 26, 1998
August 26, 1998, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.79% to close at 1084.19. Of 7,303 US stocks that traded, 1,361 rose and 4,978 fell.
The S&P 500-0.79%closed at 1084.19
How big a move#8,120of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$711price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,361of 7,303; 4,978 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Regions Financial (RGBK) | +8.0% |
| American General (AGC) | +4.9% |
| Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (PHB) | +4.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Storage Technology (STK) | -9.0% |
| Fluor (FLR) | -8.5% |
| Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) | -6.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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