The stock market on August 11, 1999
August 11, 1999, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.60% to close at 1301.93. Of 6,807 US stocks that traded, 3,438 rose and 2,218 fell.
The S&P 500+1.60%closed at 1301.93
How big a move#2,690of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$592price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,438of 6,807; 2,218 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ariba Inc (ARBA) | +19.9% |
| Reynolds Metals (RLM) | +16.8% |
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | +13.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Cintas Corporation (CTAS) | -6.6% |
| Ralston Purina (RAL) | -6.0% |
| Wyeth (AHP) | -5.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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