The stock market on December 15, 1998
December 15, 1998, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.90% to close at 1162.83. Of 7,056 US stocks that traded, 3,033 rose and 2,933 fell.
The S&P 500+1.90%closed at 1162.83
How big a move#1,875of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$663price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,033of 7,056; 2,933 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| General Instrument (GIC) | +12.1% |
| USA Networks Inc (USAI) | +10.3% |
| Solectron (SLR) | +9.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Eastman Chemical (EMN) | -18.8% |
| Rohm & Haas (ROH) | -5.5% |
| Dover (DOV) | -5.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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