The stock market on May 27, 1999
May 27, 1999, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.79% to close at 1281.41. Of 6,851 US stocks that traded, 2,307 rose and 3,435 fell.
The S&P 500-1.79%closed at 1281.41
How big a move#2,124of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$601price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,307of 6,851; 3,435 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Northpoint Communications Gp (NPNTQ) | +12.9% |
| Micron Technology (MU) | +8.8% |
| Providian Financial (PVN) | +8.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| IMS Health (RX) | -7.2% |
| Walgreens Boots Alliance (WAG) | -7.1% |
| Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN) | -6.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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