The stock market on February 20, 2002
February 20, 2002, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.35% to close at 1097.98. Of 5,662 US stocks that traded, 3,104 rose and 2,046 fell.
The S&P 500+1.35%closed at 1097.98
How big a move#3,765of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$702price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,104of 5,662; 2,046 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Nextel Communications (NXTL) | +23.4% |
| Biogen (IDPH) | +10.9% |
| Agilent Technologies (A) | +10.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| CA Technologies (CA) | -17.4% |
| Mirant Corp. (MIR) | -9.3% |
| TRW Inc. (TRW) | -7.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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