The stock market on October 12, 2000
October 12, 2000, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 2.55% to close at 1329.78. Of 6,600 US stocks that traded, 1,581 rose and 4,100 fell.
The S&P 500-2.55%closed at 1329.78
How big a move#990of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$579price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,581of 6,600; 4,100 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Scientific-Atlanta (SFA) | +7.9% |
| Stilwell Finl (SV) | +6.5% |
| Burlington Resources (BR) | +6.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Home Depot (HD) | -28.7% |
| Software.Com Inc (SWCM) | -15.0% |
| Lycos Inc (LCOS) | -14.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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