The stock market on January 12, 1999
January 12, 1999, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.93% to close at 1239.51. Of 7,012 US stocks that traded, 2,148 rose and 3,813 fell.
The S&P 500-1.93%closed at 1239.51
How big a move#1,817of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$622price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,148of 7,012; 3,813 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| E*Trade Group (EGRP) | +14.1% |
| Cadence Des Sys (CDN) | +9.4% |
| Biogen Inc-Old (BGEN) | +8.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Broadcast.Com Inc (BCST.) | -21.8% |
| Lycos Inc (LCOS) | -20.2% |
| At Home Corp | -17.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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