The stock market on February 5, 1999
February 5, 1999, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.73% to close at 1239.40. Of 6,969 US stocks that traded, 2,328 rose and 3,556 fell.
The S&P 500-0.73%closed at 1239.40
How big a move#8,914of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$622price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,328of 6,969; 3,556 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Anadarko Petroleum (APC) | +9.0% |
| Honeywell International (HON) | +8.7% |
| Deere (DE) | +8.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| American Power Conversion (APCC) | -9.9% |
| Compuware (CPWR) | -9.0% |
| E*Trade Group (EGRP) | -8.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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