The stock market on August 31, 1999
August 31, 1999, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.27% to close at 1320.41. Of 6,790 US stocks that traded, 2,620 rose and 3,019 fell.
The S&P 500-0.27%closed at 1320.41
How big a move#17,159of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$583price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,620of 6,790; 3,019 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for7stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| I C G Group Inc (ICGE) | +27.4% |
| Homestore.Com (HOMS) | +22.4% |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) | +12.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Office Depot (ODP) | -24.1% |
| Willamette Industries (WLL) | -6.9% |
| Torchmark Cp (TMK) | -6.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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