The stock market on March 26, 1999
March 26, 1999, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.56% to close at 1282.80. Of 6,888 US stocks that traded, 2,725 rose and 3,035 fell.
The S&P 500-0.56%closed at 1282.80
How big a move#11,454of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$601price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,725of 6,888; 3,035 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Qualcomm (QCOM) | +13.3% |
| Nextel Communications (NXTL) | +12.8% |
| Lexmark (LXK) | +9.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Panamsat Corp (SPOT) | -7.5% |
| Xcel Energy (NSP) | -6.7% |
| Cintas Corporation (CTAS) | -5.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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