The stock market on August 9, 2000
August 9, 2000, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.67% to close at 1472.87. Of 6,657 US stocks that traded, 2,602 rose and 3,034 fell.
The S&P 500-0.67%closed at 1472.87
How big a move#9,711of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$523price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,602of 6,657; 3,034 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Software.Com Inc (SWCM) | +32.2% |
| Phone.Com Inc (PHCM) | +16.7% |
| Vitesse Semiconductor (VTSS) | +15.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Eli Lilly (LLY) | -29.3% |
| Forest Laboratories (FRX) | -21.4% |
| Sepracor Inc (SEPR) | -18.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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