The stock market on May 8, 2000
May 8, 2000, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.59% to close at 1424.17. Of 6,679 US stocks that traded, 2,237 rose and 3,476 fell.
The S&P 500-0.59%closed at 1424.17
How big a move#10,882of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$541price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,237of 6,679; 3,476 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Verio Inc (VRIO) | +62.3% |
| JCPenney (JCP) | +9.4% |
| R & B Falcon Corp (FLC) | +9.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| QLogic Corporation (QLGC) | -25.2% |
| Aether Systems (AETH) | -12.8% |
| Amkor Technology, Inc. (AMKR) | -12.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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