The stock market on May 2, 2000
May 2, 2000, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.50% to close at 1446.29. Of 6,681 US stocks that traded, 2,116 rose and 3,706 fell.
The S&P 500-1.50%closed at 1446.29
How big a move#3,092of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$533price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,116of 6,681; 3,706 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| JCPenney (JCP) | +12.8% |
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | +12.5% |
| Associates First Cap -cl A (AFS) | +10.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mcleodusa Inc -cl A (MCLD) | -20.0% |
| Chiron (CHIR) | -18.2% |
| Millennium Pharmaceuticals (MLNM) | -15.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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