The stock market on December 28, 1998
December 28, 1998, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.06% to close at 1225.49. Of 7,039 US stocks that traded, 2,723 rose and 3,303 fell.
The S&P 500-0.06%closed at 1225.49
How big a move#22,985of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$629price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,723of 7,039; 3,303 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| E*Trade Group (EGRP) | +26.1% |
| Netscape Communications Corp (NSCP) | +16.2% |
| Time Warner (AOL) | +15.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| MGIC Investment Corporation (MTG) | -5.2% |
| Seagate Technology (SEG) | -5.1% |
| Staples (SPLS) | -4.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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