The stock market on February 2, 1999
February 2, 1999, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.86% to close at 1261.99. Of 6,975 US stocks that traded, 2,154 rose and 3,754 fell.
The S&P 500-0.86%closed at 1261.99
How big a move#7,292of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$610price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,154of 6,975; 3,754 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Convergys (CVG) | +17.6% |
| Burlington Resources (BR) | +8.9% |
| Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI.) | +8.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| D S T Systems Inc Del (DST) | -13.5% |
| Seagate Technology (SEG) | -7.3% |
| E*Trade Group (EGRP) | -6.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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