The stock market on August 21, 2001
August 21, 2001, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.21% to close at 1157.26. Of 5,932 US stocks that traded, 1,945 rose and 3,415 fell.
The S&P 500-1.21%closed at 1157.26
How big a move#4,512of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$666price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,945of 5,932; 3,415 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Guidant (GDT) | +10.8% |
| Calpine | +5.8% |
| SunGard Data Systems | +5.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Americredit Corp (ACF) | -14.1% |
| Broadcom (BRCM) | -12.5% |
| Yahoo (YHOO) | -10.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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