The stock market on December 23, 1998
December 23, 1998, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 2.07% to close at 1228.54. Of 7,041 US stocks that traded, 3,385 rose and 2,515 fell.
The S&P 500+2.07%closed at 1228.54
How big a move#1,554of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$627price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,385of 7,041; 2,515 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Netscape Communications Corp (NSCP) | +16.5% |
| USA Networks Inc (USAI) | +14.2% |
| Staples (SPLS) | +9.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Equifax, Inc. (EFX) | -21.6% |
| Franklin Resources (BEN) | -11.2% |
| Lockheed Martin (LMT) | -11.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ December 22, 1998 · Every December 23 · December 24, 1998 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.