The stock market on January 27, 1999
January 27, 1999, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.73% to close at 1243.17. Of 6,985 US stocks that traded, 2,161 rose and 3,792 fell.
The S&P 500-0.73%closed at 1243.17
How big a move#8,898of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$620price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,161of 6,985; 3,792 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| eBay (EBAY) | +37.4% |
| Cmgi Inc (CMGI) | +11.9% |
| Avery Dennison (AVY) | +11.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Veritas Software Corp (VRTS) | -8.6% |
| Wachovia Corp. (FTU) | -8.5% |
| Concord Efs (CEFT) | -7.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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