The stock market on January 26, 1999
January 26, 1999, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.49% to close at 1252.31. Of 6,988 US stocks that traded, 3,044 rose and 2,824 fell.
The S&P 500+1.49%closed at 1252.31
How big a move#3,134of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$615price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,044of 6,988; 2,824 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Yahoo (YHOO) | +12.6% |
| Xerox (XRX) | +10.4% |
| BellSouth (BLS) | +9.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Svc Cp Intl (SRV) | -44.5% |
| Progressive (PGR) | -18.9% |
| McKesson (MCK) | -9.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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