The stock market on October 20, 1999
October 20, 1999, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 2.23% to close at 1289.43. Of 6,757 US stocks that traded, 3,131 rose and 2,560 fell.
The S&P 500+2.23%closed at 1289.43
How big a move#1,328of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$597price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,131of 6,757; 2,560 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| BroadVision (BVSN) | +15.0% |
| Commerce One Inc (CMRCQ) | +14.2% |
| Scient Corp. (SCNT) | +13.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Nabisco Group Holdings (NGH) | -16.0% |
| Altria Group (MO) | -12.2% |
| Teradyne, Inc. (TER) | -9.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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