The stock market on October 9, 1998
October 9, 1998, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 2.60% to close at 984.39. Of 7,186 US stocks that traded, 3,881 rose and 2,257 fell.
The S&P 500+2.60%closed at 984.39
How big a move#930of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$783price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,881of 7,186; 2,257 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Allegiance (AEH) | +41.0% |
| American Power Conversion (APCC) | +20.6% |
| Edwards J D & Co (JDEC) | +20.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dollar General (DG) | -13.7% |
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | -12.6% |
| Cardinal Health (CAH) | -9.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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