The stock market on May 17, 1999
May 17, 1999, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.13% to close at 1339.49. Of 6,851 US stocks that traded, 2,504 rose and 3,331 fell.
The S&P 500+0.13%closed at 1339.49
How big a move#21,087of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$575price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,504of 6,851; 3,331 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| ADC Telecommunications (ADCT) | +10.9% |
| Gulfstream Aerospace (GAC) | +10.9% |
| Immunex (IMNX) | +10.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| General Dynamics (GD) | -8.7% |
| Ralston Purina (RAL) | -7.4% |
| Macy's (FD) | -6.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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