The stock market on February 4, 1999
February 4, 1999, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.85% to close at 1248.49. Of 6,969 US stocks that traded, 2,207 rose and 3,698 fell.
The S&P 500-1.85%closed at 1248.49
How big a move#1,963of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$617price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,207of 6,969; 3,698 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Avon Products (AVP) | +10.7% |
| Parametric Techn (PMTC) | +9.7% |
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | +8.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| eBay (EBAY) | -14.1% |
| Fort James (FJ) | -13.8% |
| McKesson (MCK) | -10.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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