The stock market on December 30, 1998
December 30, 1998, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.80% to close at 1231.93. Of 7,038 US stocks that traded, 3,167 rose and 2,770 fell.
The S&P 500-0.80%closed at 1231.93
How big a move#8,082of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$625price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,167of 7,038; 2,770 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for7stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Altera (ALTR) | +7.4% |
| Genzyme (GENZ) | +7.3% |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF) | +7.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Yahoo (YHOO) | -9.4% |
| At Home Corp | -8.9% |
| eBay (EBAY) | -7.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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