The stock market on September 17, 1999
September 17, 1999, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 1.28% to close at 1335.42. Of 6,765 US stocks that traded, 3,243 rose and 2,374 fell.
The S&P 500+1.28%closed at 1335.42
How big a move#4,087of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$577price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,243of 6,765; 2,374 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Avis Budget Group (CD) | +10.1% |
| Veritas Software Corp (VRTS) | +9.0% |
| I C G Group Inc (ICGE) | +8.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Fort James (FJ) | -25.3% |
| eBay (EBAY) | -7.1% |
| Cardinal Health (CAH) | -6.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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