The stock market on October 26, 1999
October 26, 1999, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.91% to close at 1281.91. Of 6,758 US stocks that traded, 2,571 rose and 3,196 fell.
The S&P 500-0.91%closed at 1281.91
How big a move#6,884of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$601price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,571of 6,758; 3,196 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Red Hat Inc. (RHAT) | +17.9% |
| Sycamore Networks Inc (SCMR) | +14.6% |
| Portal Software Inc (PRSF.) | +10.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Cardinal Health (CAH) | -15.7% |
| Best Buy (BBY) | -9.5% |
| Waters Corporation (WAT) | -9.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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