The stock market on September 2, 1998
September 2, 1998, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.38% to close at 990.48. Of 7,285 US stocks that traded, 3,618 rose and 2,680 fell.
The S&P 500-0.38%closed at 990.48
How big a move#14,772of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$778price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,618of 7,285; 2,680 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mirage Resorts Inc (MIR) | +12.0% |
| Kansas City Southern (KSU) | +10.9% |
| MBNA Corporation (KRB) | +10.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ciena Corporation (CIEN) | -15.3% |
| Costco Wholesale (COST) | -9.4% |
| Nike (NKE) | -7.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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