The stock market on December 17, 1998
December 17, 1998, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 1.55% to close at 1179.98. Of 7,051 US stocks that traded, 3,270 rose and 2,635 fell.
The S&P 500+1.55%closed at 1179.98
How big a move#2,866of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$653price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,270of 7,051; 2,635 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for6stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Micron Technology (MU) | +12.8% |
| Bmc Software (BMCS) | +12.6% |
| Concord Efs (CEFT) | +12.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Baker Hughes (BKR) | -7.9% |
| Diamond Offshore Drilling (DO) | -7.7% |
| Genzyme (GENZ) | -5.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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