The stock market on May 24, 1999
May 24, 1999, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.78% to close at 1306.65. Of 6,846 US stocks that traded, 1,955 rose and 3,907 fell.
The S&P 500-1.78%closed at 1306.65
How big a move#2,164of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$590price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,955of 6,846; 3,907 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Compuware (CPWR) | +4.6% |
| CA Technologies (CA) | +4.0% |
| Owens-Illinois (OI) | +4.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Etoys Inc | -16.8% |
| Northpoint Communications Gp (NPNTQ) | -14.5% |
| Healtheon/Webmd (HLTH) | -13.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ May 21, 1999 · Every May 24 · May 25, 1999 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.