The stock market on October 1, 1998
October 1, 1998, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 3.01% to close at 986.39. Of 7,213 US stocks that traded, 1,246 rose and 5,017 fell.
The S&P 500-3.01%closed at 986.39
How big a move#659of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$781price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,246of 7,213; 5,017 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for8stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Newmont Gold Co (NGC) | +13.5% |
| Cincinnati Financial (CINF) | +10.2% |
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | +8.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Edwards J D & Co (JDEC) | -16.7% |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) | -16.0% |
| Outdoor Systems Inc (OSI) | -14.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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