The stock market on August 20, 2001
August 20, 2001, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.81% to close at 1171.41. Of 5,934 US stocks that traded, 2,870 rose and 2,528 fell.
The S&P 500+0.81%closed at 1171.41
How big a move#7,876of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$658price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,870of 5,934; 2,528 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Rf Micro Devices (RFMD) | +11.1% |
| Lowe's (LOW) | +8.0% |
| Toys R Us (TOY) | +7.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ford Motor (F) | -6.0% |
| General Motors (GM) | -5.8% |
| CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) | -4.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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