The stock market on March 9, 1999
March 9, 1999, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.23% to close at 1279.84. Of 6,936 US stocks that traded, 2,416 rose and 3,406 fell.
The S&P 500-0.23%closed at 1279.84
How big a move#18,376of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$602price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,416of 6,936; 3,406 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for7stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Lycos Inc (LCOS) | +14.8% |
| Nextel Communications (NXTL) | +9.1% |
| Credit Suisse USA Inc | +8.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Vitesse Semiconductor (VTSS) | -8.9% |
| Applied Materials (AMAT) | -6.9% |
| Seagate Technology (SEG) | -6.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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