The stock market on October 27, 1998
October 27, 1998, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.65% to close at 1065.34. Of 7,137 US stocks that traded, 3,080 rose and 2,989 fell.
The S&P 500-0.65%closed at 1065.34
How big a move#9,973of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$723price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,080of 7,137; 2,989 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| HealthSouth (HRC) | +13.7% |
| eBay (EBAY) | +12.4% |
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | +11.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| RadioShack (TAN) | -12.4% |
| Computer Sciences (CSC) | -10.3% |
| Biomet (BMET) | -7.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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