The stock market on October 2, 2001
October 2, 2001, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.23% to close at 1051.33. Of 5,859 US stocks that traded, 3,057 rose and 2,214 fell.
The S&P 500+1.23%closed at 1051.33
How big a move#4,377of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$733price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,057of 5,859; 2,214 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| PeopleSoft, Inc. (PSFT) | +16.2% |
| Siebel Systems (SEBL) | +15.4% |
| Calpine | +14.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| S&P Global (MHP) | -11.3% |
| Comverse Technology (CMVT) | -8.7% |
| Bisys Group Inc (BSYS) | -7.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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