The stock market on May 7, 1999
May 7, 1999, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.97% to close at 1345.00. Of 6,856 US stocks that traded, 3,138 rose and 2,605 fell.
The S&P 500+0.97%closed at 1345.00
How big a move#6,274of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$573price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,138of 6,856; 2,605 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for6stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Sterling Commerce Inc (SE) | +17.4% |
| Republic New York Corp. | +13.7% |
| Biomet (BMET) | +13.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | -12.7% |
| Priceline.com (PCLN) | -6.3% |
| 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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