The stock market on August 9, 1999
August 9, 1999, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.19% to close at 1297.80. Of 6,811 US stocks that traded, 2,422 rose and 3,307 fell.
The S&P 500-0.19%closed at 1297.80
How big a move#19,282of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$594price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,422of 6,811; 3,307 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Boston Scientific (BSX) | +10.8% |
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | +9.5% |
| Diamond Offshore Drilling (DO) | +9.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| At Home Corp | -10.7% |
| Best Buy (BBY) | -10.1% |
| Abovenet Inc (ABVT) | -9.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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