The stock market on October 8, 2001
October 8, 2001, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.83% to close at 1062.44. Of 5,860 US stocks that traded, 2,169 rose and 3,111 fell.
The S&P 500-0.83%closed at 1062.44
How big a move#7,642of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$725price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,169of 5,860; 3,111 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Symantec (SYMC) | +9.4% |
| KLA Corporation (KLAC) | +8.8% |
| Rf Micro Devices (RFMD) | +8.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Nucor (NUE) | -10.4% |
| Nextel Communications (NXTL) | -9.2% |
| U.S. Bancorp (USB) | -8.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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