The stock market on August 4, 1999
August 4, 1999, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.27% to close at 1305.33. Of 6,809 US stocks that traded, 1,807 rose and 3,977 fell.
The S&P 500-1.27%closed at 1305.33
How big a move#4,129of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$590price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,807of 6,809; 3,977 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Union Carbide | +21.6% |
| Champion International (CHA) | +8.7% |
| Altera (ALTR) | +7.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Etoys Inc | -12.5% |
| Staples (SPLS) | -11.6% |
| Abovenet Inc (ABVT) | -11.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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