The stock market on October 6, 1998
October 6, 1998, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.40% to close at 984.59. Of 7,202 US stocks that traded, 2,358 rose and 3,632 fell.
The S&P 500-0.40%closed at 984.59
How big a move#14,323of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$782price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,358of 7,202; 3,632 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) | +14.6% |
| RadioShack (TAN) | +9.4% |
| Saks (SKS) | +8.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| MBNA Corporation (KRB) | -19.7% |
| Tellabs (TLAB) | -12.8% |
| Level 3 Communications (LVLT) | -12.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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