The stock market on February 24, 1999
February 24, 1999, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.40% to close at 1253.41. Of 6,951 US stocks that traded, 2,274 rose and 3,581 fell.
The S&P 500-1.40%closed at 1253.41
How big a move#3,521of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$615price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,274of 6,951; 3,581 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Delta Air Lines (DAL) | +5.3% |
| Yum Brands (YUM) | +5.1% |
| Georgia-Pacific (GP) | +4.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Symbol Technologies (SBL) | -9.6% |
| Immunex (IMNX) | -7.6% |
| Panamsat Corp (SPOT) | -7.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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