The stock market on March 23, 1999
March 23, 1999, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 2.69% to close at 1262.14. Of 6,898 US stocks that traded, 1,492 rose and 4,382 fell.
The S&P 500-2.69%closed at 1262.14
How big a move#868of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$610price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,492of 6,898; 4,382 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for7stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Becton Dickinson (BDX) | +6.8% |
| Reliastar Financial Corp (RLR) | +4.8% |
| Whirlpool (WHR) | +4.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| RealNetworks, Inc. (RNWK) | -12.7% |
| Veritas Software Corp (VRTS) | -10.5% |
| First American Corp/Tn (FAM) | -9.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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