The stock market on March 12, 1999
March 12, 1999, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.24% to close at 1294.59. Of 6,926 US stocks that traded, 2,515 rose and 3,212 fell.
The S&P 500-0.24%closed at 1294.59
How big a move#18,023of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$595price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,515of 6,926; 3,212 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (PHB) | +40.1% |
| Sonat Inc. (SNT) | +10.8% |
| Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) | +6.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| RiteAid (RAD) | -39.0% |
| Oracle (ORCL) | -22.5% |
| Caterpillar (CAT) | -12.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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