The stock market on September 1, 1998
September 1, 1998, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 3.86% to close at 994.26. Of 7,287 US stocks that traded, 3,776 rose and 2,618 fell.
The S&P 500+3.86%closed at 994.26
How big a move#347of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$775price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,776of 7,287; 2,618 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Cintas Corporation (CTAS) | +20.3% |
| Ciena Corporation (CIEN) | +19.6% |
| USA Networks Inc (USAI) | +18.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Nordstrom (JWN) | -9.6% |
| AutoZone (AZO) | -8.4% |
| Axa Financial Inc (AXF) | -8.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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