The stock market on August 20, 1999
August 20, 1999, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.98% to close at 1336.61. Of 6,799 US stocks that traded, 3,051 rose and 2,583 fell.
The S&P 500+0.98%closed at 1336.61
How big a move#6,188of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$576price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,051of 6,799; 2,583 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Etoys Inc | +14.1% |
| Veritas Software Corp (VRTS) | +11.8% |
| Doubleclick Inc (DCLK) | +9.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dun & Bradstreet Holdngs Inc (DNB) | -16.9% |
| Equifax, Inc. (EFX) | -14.8% |
| Sprint Nextel (FON) | -8.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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