The stock market on April 6, 1999
April 6, 1999, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.24% to close at 1317.89. Of 6,874 US stocks that traded, 2,223 rose and 3,590 fell.
The S&P 500-0.24%closed at 1317.89
How big a move#17,862of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$585price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,223of 6,874; 3,590 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Doubleclick Inc (DCLK) | +26.6% |
| RealNetworks, Inc. (RNWK) | +26.5% |
| Lycos Inc (LCOS) | +19.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Gillette (G) | -13.4% |
| Zdnet (ZDZ) | -12.0% |
| Compuware (CPWR) | -8.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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