The stock market on August 17, 1999
August 17, 1999, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.01% to close at 1344.16. Of 6,807 US stocks that traded, 3,086 rose and 2,549 fell.
The S&P 500+1.01%closed at 1344.16
How big a move#5,990of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$573price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,086of 6,807; 2,549 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for6stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Tiffany & Co (TIF) | +13.5% |
| E*Trade Group (EGRP) | +12.6% |
| Etoys Inc | +11.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Red Hat Inc. (RHAT) | -9.7% |
| Kansas City Southern (KSU) | -9.1% |
| Burlington Resources (BR) | -5.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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