The stock market on January 28, 1999
January 28, 1999, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 1.79% to close at 1265.37. Of 6,982 US stocks that traded, 3,004 rose and 2,836 fell.
The S&P 500+1.79%closed at 1265.37
How big a move#2,136of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$609price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,004of 6,982; 2,836 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| E*Trade Group (EGRP) | +19.1% |
| Siebel Systems (SEBL) | +13.3% |
| Cmgi Inc (CMGI) | +13.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| General Instrument (GIC) | -10.8% |
| Conseco (CNO) | -5.5% |
| Honeywell (HON.Z) | -5.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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