The stock market on March 17, 1999
March 17, 1999, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.66% to close at 1297.82. Of 6,915 US stocks that traded, 2,541 rose and 3,183 fell.
The S&P 500-0.66%closed at 1297.82
How big a move#9,900of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$594price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,541of 6,915; 3,183 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for6stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| U S Filter Corp (USF) | +19.8% |
| Frontline Ltd (FRO) | +13.2% |
| Abovenet Inc (ABVT) | +10.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Baxter International (BAX) | -6.0% |
| American Airlines Group (AMR) | -5.7% |
| Genzyme (GENZ) | -5.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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