The stock market on February 16, 1999
February 16, 1999, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.95% to close at 1241.87. Of 6,968 US stocks that traded, 2,591 rose and 3,299 fell.
The S&P 500+0.95%closed at 1241.87
How big a move#6,434of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$620price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,591of 6,968; 3,299 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Health Management Associates Inc (HMA) | +12.5% |
| BellSouth (BLS) | +10.8% |
| Infinity Broadcasting Corp (INF) | +6.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Yahoo (YHOO) | -11.7% |
| Hewlett-Packard (HWP) | -7.8% |
| Lycos Inc (LCOS) | -7.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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