The stock market on February 26, 1999
February 26, 1999, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.54% to close at 1238.33. Of 6,945 US stocks that traded, 2,826 rose and 3,022 fell.
The S&P 500-0.54%closed at 1238.33
How big a move#11,805of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$622price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,826of 6,945; 3,022 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| eBay (EBAY) | +11.5% |
| Intuit Inc. (INTU) | +10.5% |
| Associates First Cap -cl A (AFS) | +6.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Teradyne, Inc. (TER) | -14.3% |
| Micron Technology (MU) | -13.8% |
| Compaq Computer (CPQ) | -13.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ February 25, 1999 · Every February 26 · March 1, 1999 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.