The stock market on August 12, 1999
August 12, 1999, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.29% to close at 1298.16. Of 6,810 US stocks that traded, 2,824 rose and 2,876 fell.
The S&P 500-0.29%closed at 1298.16
How big a move#16,782of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$593price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,824of 6,810; 2,876 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Red Hat Inc. (RHAT) | +39.5% |
| Abovenet Inc (ABVT) | +23.8% |
| Nextel Communications (NXTL) | +10.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Clorox (CLX) | -16.3% |
| Micron Technology (MU) | -7.9% |
| Panamsat Corp (SPOT) | -7.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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