The stock market on October 1, 1999
October 1, 1999, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.01% to close at 1282.81. Of 6,755 US stocks that traded, 2,610 rose and 3,211 fell.
The S&P 500+0.01%closed at 1282.81
How big a move#24,368of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$601price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,610of 6,755; 3,211 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for9stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Gateway (GTW) | +12.2% |
| Allegiance Tele (ALGX) | +10.6% |
| Schering-Plough (SGP) | +8.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mattel (MAT) | -11.2% |
| Novell (NOVL) | -9.7% |
| Red Hat Inc. (RHAT) | -8.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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