The stock market on September 17, 2001
September 17, 2001, a Monday. The first trading day after the September 11 attacks. The market had been closed since September 10. The S&P 500 fell 4.92% to close at 1038.77. Of 5,895 US stocks that traded, 1,057 rose and 4,543 fell.
The S&P 500-4.92%closed at 1038.77
How big a move#174of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$742price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,057of 5,895; 4,543 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| L3 Technologies (LLL) | +38.1% |
| Raytheon (RTN) | +26.8% |
| American Water Works Inc (AWK) | +19.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Sabre Corporation (TSG) | -40.9% |
| United Technologies (UTX) | -28.2% |
| Gemstar-Tv Guide Intl Inc (GMST) | -25.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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