The stock market on October 28, 1999
October 28, 1999, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 3.53% to close at 1342.44. Of 6,763 US stocks that traded, 3,603 rose and 2,190 fell.
The S&P 500+3.53%closed at 1342.44
How big a move#423of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$574price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,603of 6,763; 2,190 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Novell (NOVL) | +16.1% |
| Ambac Financial (ABK) | +13.5% |
| Credit Suisse USA Inc | +13.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Amazon.com (AMZN) | -6.5% |
| Aetna (AET) | -5.3% |
| Portal Software Inc (PRSF.) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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