The stock market on May 1, 2001
May 1, 2001, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.36% to close at 1266.44. Of 6,164 US stocks that traded, 3,336 rose and 2,236 fell.
The S&P 500+1.36%closed at 1266.44
How big a move#3,728of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$608price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,336of 6,164; 2,236 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Nextel Communications (NXTL) | +15.0% |
| Brocade Communications Sys Inc (BRCD) | +13.1% |
| Level 3 Communications (LVLT) | +11.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ivaco Industries Inc (IVX) | -6.8% |
| The AES Corporation (AES) | -5.1% |
| Metro Goldwyn Mayer Inc (MGM) | -5.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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