The stock market on September 30, 1998
September 30, 1998, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 3.05% to close at 1017.01. Of 7,223 US stocks that traded, 2,482 rose and 3,588 fell.
The S&P 500-3.05%closed at 1017.01
How big a move#640of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$758price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,482of 7,223; 3,588 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for10stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Nordstrom (JWN) | +12.2% |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) | +11.5% |
| NCR Corporation (NCR) | +8.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| HealthSouth (HRC) | -28.2% |
| Cincinnati Financial (CINF) | -18.3% |
| Zions Bancorporation (ZION) | -11.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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