The stock market on March 31, 1999
March 31, 1999, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.11% to close at 1286.37. Of 6,879 US stocks that traded, 2,583 rose and 3,423 fell.
The S&P 500-1.11%closed at 1286.37
How big a move#5,188of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$599price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,583of 6,879; 3,423 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for7stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Priceline.com (PCLN) | +20.1% |
| Gemstar-Tv Guide Intl Inc (GMST) | +17.8% |
| VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) | +14.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Panamsat Corp (SPOT) | -16.7% |
| Nabisco Group Holdings (NGH) | -9.9% |
| RiteAid (RAD) | -7.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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