The stock market on May 5, 1999
May 5, 1999, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.15% to close at 1347.31. Of 6,857 US stocks that traded, 2,841 rose and 3,000 fell.
The S&P 500+1.15%closed at 1347.31
How big a move#4,857of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$572price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,841of 6,857; 3,000 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Excite Inc (XCIT) | +15.6% |
| At Home Corp | +14.2% |
| Comcast (CMCS) | +13.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Circuit City Stores (CC) | -6.7% |
| Galileo International Inc (GLC) | -5.5% |
| Rhythms Netconnections Inc (RTHMQ) | -5.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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