The stock market on September 3, 1998
September 3, 1998, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.83% to close at 982.26. Of 7,284 US stocks that traded, 2,041 rose and 4,221 fell.
The S&P 500-0.83%closed at 982.26
How big a move#7,692of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$784price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,041of 7,284; 4,221 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Newmont Gold Co (NGC) | +16.3% |
| Baker Hughes (BKR) | +15.7% |
| Costco Wholesale (COST) | +10.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (CMB) | -10.3% |
| Credit Suisse USA Inc | -9.5% |
| Bankers Trust (BT) | -9.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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