The stock market on December 16, 1999
December 16, 1999, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.39% to close at 1418.78. Of 6,734 US stocks that traded, 2,784 rose and 2,972 fell.
The S&P 500+0.39%closed at 1418.78
How big a move#14,675of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$543price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,784of 6,734; 2,972 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Avis Budget Group (CD) | +36.9% |
| Freemarkets Inc (FMKT) | +19.4% |
| Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) | +17.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| MetroPCS (PCS) | -10.9% |
| CVS Health (CVS) | -7.0% |
| Champion International (CHA) | -6.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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