The stock market on March 2, 1999
March 2, 1999, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.86% to close at 1225.50. Of 6,941 US stocks that traded, 2,617 rose and 3,176 fell.
The S&P 500-0.86%closed at 1225.50
How big a move#7,319of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$629price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,617of 6,941; 3,176 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| eBay (EBAY) | +8.7% |
| Concord Efs (CEFT) | +8.3% |
| At Home Corp | +7.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| 3Com Corp (COMS.) | -12.0% |
| ADC Telecommunications (ADCT) | -10.3% |
| Amazon.com (AMZN) | -8.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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