The stock market on March 1, 1999
March 1, 1999, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.18% to close at 1236.16. Of 6,944 US stocks that traded, 2,806 rose and 3,094 fell.
The S&P 500-0.18%closed at 1236.16
How big a move#19,727of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$623price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,806of 6,944; 3,094 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for6stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Quantum (QMCO) | +19.0% |
| Broadcast.Com Inc (BCST.) | +13.9% |
| Amfm Inc (AFM) | +9.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Tsys (TSS) | -10.4% |
| Union Carbide | -5.3% |
| Compaq Computer (CPQ) | -5.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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