The stock market on October 20, 1998
October 20, 1998, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.14% to close at 1063.93. Of 7,157 US stocks that traded, 3,936 rose and 2,237 fell.
The S&P 500+0.14%closed at 1063.93
How big a move#20,590of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$724price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,936of 7,157; 2,237 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Corning (GLW) | +16.3% |
| Owens-Illinois (OI) | +13.1% |
| Nextel Communications (NXTL) | +9.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ascend Communications (ASND) | -10.3% |
| At Home Corp | -8.9% |
| Allergan (AGN) | -8.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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