The stock market on October 15, 1999
October 15, 1999, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 2.81% to close at 1247.41. Of 6,757 US stocks that traded, 1,611 rose and 4,172 fell.
The S&P 500-2.81%closed at 1247.41
How big a move#797of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$618price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,611of 6,757; 4,172 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Office Depot (ODP) | +15.1% |
| Veritas Software Corp (VRTS) | +11.8% |
| Leggett & Platt (LEG) | +9.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Doubleclick Inc (DCLK) | -11.0% |
| Mcleodusa Inc -cl A (MCLD) | -8.6% |
| Ntl Incorporated (NTLI) | -8.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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