The stock market on December 4, 1998
December 4, 1998, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 2.31% to close at 1176.74. Of 7,062 US stocks that traded, 3,520 rose and 2,433 fell.
The S&P 500+2.31%closed at 1176.74
How big a move#1,221of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$655price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,520of 7,062; 2,433 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Electronic Data Systems (EDS) | +10.0% |
| Nextel Communications (NXTL) | +10.0% |
| Concord Efs (CEFT) | +9.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Bmc Software (BMCS) | -7.5% |
| USA Networks Inc (USAI) | -4.9% |
| Best Buy (BBY) | -4.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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