The stock market on September 24, 1998
September 24, 1998, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 2.19% to close at 1042.72. Of 7,245 US stocks that traded, 2,176 rose and 3,881 fell.
The S&P 500-2.19%closed at 1042.72
How big a move#1,384of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$739price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,176of 7,245; 3,881 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | +13.3% |
| Newmont Gold Co (NGC) | +13.2% |
| Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) | +9.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Lehman Brothers Holdings (LEHMQ) | -11.1% |
| Morgan Stanley (MWD) | -9.9% |
| Baker Hughes (BKR) | -9.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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