The stock market on March 3, 1999
March 3, 1999, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.18% to close at 1227.70. Of 6,938 US stocks that traded, 2,341 rose and 3,417 fell.
The S&P 500+0.18%closed at 1227.70
How big a move#19,620of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$628price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,341of 6,938; 3,417 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| AutoNation (AN) | +10.4% |
| Baker Hughes (BKR) | +7.9% |
| Burlington Resources (BR) | +6.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| 3Com Corp (COMS.) | -9.0% |
| Compuware (CPWR) | -7.0% |
| Office Depot (ODP) | -6.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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