The stock market on January 29, 1999
January 29, 1999, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 1.13% to close at 1279.64. Of 6,978 US stocks that traded, 3,399 rose and 2,590 fell.
The S&P 500+1.13%closed at 1279.64
How big a move#5,011of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$602price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,399of 6,978; 2,590 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for7stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| LSI Logic (LSI) | +12.9% |
| JDS Uniphase (JDSU) | +12.8% |
| Lycos Inc (LCOS) | +11.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Popular, Inc. (BPOP) | -12.7% |
| Hershey (HSY) | -12.0% |
| Svc Cp Intl (SRV) | -11.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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