The stock market on January 15, 1999
January 15, 1999, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 2.56% to close at 1243.26. Of 6,999 US stocks that traded, 3,971 rose and 2,013 fell.
The S&P 500+2.56%closed at 1243.26
How big a move#976of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$620price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,971of 6,999; 2,013 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Sanmina (SANM) | +15.1% |
| Toys R Us (TOY) | +11.8% |
| Health Management Associates Inc (HMA) | +11.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Cmgi Inc (CMGI) | -8.2% |
| Yahoo (YHOO) | -7.8% |
| Monsanto (MTC) | -7.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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