The stock market on May 12, 1999
May 12, 1999, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.62% to close at 1364.00. Of 6,849 US stocks that traded, 3,069 rose and 2,761 fell.
The S&P 500+0.62%closed at 1364.00
How big a move#10,450of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$565price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,069of 6,849; 2,761 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| USA Networks Inc (USAI) | +9.9% |
| Credit Suisse USA Inc | +9.8% |
| Covad Commun Grp (COVD) | +9.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Health Management Associates Inc (HMA) | -8.7% |
| Champion International (CHA) | -5.9% |
| Praxair (PX) | -5.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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