The stock market on May 16, 2001
May 16, 2001, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 2.85% to close at 1284.99. Of 6,144 US stocks that traded, 3,505 rose and 2,063 fell.
The S&P 500+2.85%closed at 1284.99
How big a move#771of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$600price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,505of 6,144; 2,063 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Finisar Corp (FNSR) | +20.8% |
| Openwave Sys Inc (OPWV) | +19.7% |
| Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) | +18.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Charter Communications (CHTR) | -5.9% |
| PG&E Corp. (PCG) | -4.8% |
| National Commerce Financial (NCF) | -4.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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