The stock market on December 31, 1998
December 31, 1998, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.22% to close at 1229.23. Of 7,037 US stocks that traded, 4,507 rose and 1,707 fell.
The S&P 500-0.22%closed at 1229.23
How big a move#18,526of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$627price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose4,507of 7,037; 1,707 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for20stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Convergys (CVG) | +14.7% |
| Nextel Communications (NXTL) | +12.2% |
| Amoco Corp (AN) | +9.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Franklin Resources (BEN) | -9.4% |
| Verizon Communications (BEL) | -6.1% |
| Crestar Financial Corp (CF) | -5.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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