The stock market on February 18, 1999
February 18, 1999, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 1.08% to close at 1237.28. Of 6,961 US stocks that traded, 3,005 rose and 2,815 fell.
The S&P 500+1.08%closed at 1237.28
How big a move#5,370of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$623price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,005of 6,961; 2,815 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Transamerica (TA) | +26.5% |
| Sepracor Inc (SEPR) | +15.8% |
| General Instrument (GIC) | +11.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| E*Trade Group (EGRP) | -6.7% |
| IMS Health (RX) | -5.0% |
| HealthSouth (HRC) | -4.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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