The stock market on April 28, 1999
April 28, 1999, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.87% to close at 1350.91. Of 6,861 US stocks that traded, 3,028 rose and 2,875 fell.
The S&P 500-0.87%closed at 1350.91
How big a move#7,202of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$570price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,028of 6,861; 2,875 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Hercules (HPC) | +13.5% |
| Unum Group (UNM) | +13.0% |
| Aetna (AET) | +12.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| McKesson (MCK) | -47.5% |
| E*Trade Group (EGRP) | -11.1% |
| Seagate Technology (SEG) | -10.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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