The stock market on May 4, 1999
May 4, 1999, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.67% to close at 1332.00. Of 6,857 US stocks that traded, 2,648 rose and 3,211 fell.
The S&P 500-1.67%closed at 1332.00
How big a move#2,459of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$578price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,648of 6,857; 3,211 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| L Brands (LTD) | +11.8% |
| RiteAid (RAD) | +8.0% |
| MetroPCS (PCS) | +6.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Knight/Trimark (NITE) | -13.9% |
| Visx Inc (VISX) | -8.7% |
| Countrywide Financial (CCR) | -8.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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