The stock market on September 23, 1998
September 23, 1998, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 3.54% to close at 1066.09. Of 7,250 US stocks that traded, 4,149 rose and 2,018 fell.
The S&P 500+3.54%closed at 1066.09
How big a move#418of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$723price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose4,149of 7,250; 2,018 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Amazon.com (AMZN) | +19.2% |
| Amfm Inc (AFM) | +15.4% |
| Qwest Communications (Q) | +15.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mattel (MAT) | -7.8% |
| Owens-Illinois (OI) | -5.8% |
| Danaher (DHR) | -5.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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