The stock market on January 21, 1999
January 21, 1999, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.71% to close at 1235.16. Of 6,991 US stocks that traded, 2,213 rose and 3,698 fell.
The S&P 500-1.71%closed at 1235.16
How big a move#2,341of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$624price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,213of 6,991; 3,698 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Silicon Graphics (SGI) | +17.9% |
| Lycos Inc (LCOS) | +11.6% |
| Allegiance (AEH) | +6.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| eBay (EBAY) | -15.0% |
| Quantum (QMCO) | -13.9% |
| Altera (ALTR) | -11.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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