The stock market on January 20, 1999
January 20, 1999, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.37% to close at 1256.62. Of 6,997 US stocks that traded, 2,883 rose and 3,083 fell.
The S&P 500+0.37%closed at 1256.62
How big a move#15,020of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$613price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,883of 6,997; 3,083 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Amfm Inc (AFM) | +20.2% |
| Credit Suisse USA Inc | +14.1% |
| MetroPCS (PCS) | +11.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Amazon.com (AMZN) | -19.2% |
| Network Assocs (NETA) | -14.5% |
| Compuware (CPWR) | -13.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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