The stock market on August 6, 1999
August 6, 1999, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 1.02% to close at 1300.29. Of 6,816 US stocks that traded, 2,391 rose and 3,282 fell.
The S&P 500-1.02%closed at 1300.29
How big a move#5,845of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$592price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,391of 6,816; 3,282 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for6stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| I C G Group Inc (ICGE) | +24.0% |
| EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) | +8.1% |
| Micron Technology (MU) | +7.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Boston Scientific (BSX) | -17.8% |
| Wyeth (AHP) | -11.9% |
| eBay (EBAY) | -10.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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