The stock market on May 6, 1999
May 6, 1999, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.13% to close at 1332.05. Of 6,851 US stocks that traded, 2,814 rose and 2,951 fell.
The S&P 500-1.13%closed at 1332.05
How big a move#4,979of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$578price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,814of 6,851; 2,951 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| AT&T Corporation (T) | +8.8% |
| Sears Holdings (SHLDQ) | +7.8% |
| Northpoint Communications Gp (NPNTQ) | +7.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Panamsat Corp (SPOT) | -10.1% |
| TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation (AMTD) | -9.6% |
| Cit Group Inc-Old (CIT) | -9.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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