The stock market on March 6, 2002
March 6, 2002, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.45% to close at 1162.77. Of 5,642 US stocks that traded, 3,534 rose and 1,630 fell.
The S&P 500+1.45%closed at 1162.77
How big a move#3,289of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$663price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,534of 5,642; 1,630 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| MetroPCS (PCS) | +20.1% |
| Nextel Communications (NXTL) | +14.6% |
| Millennium Pharmaceuticals (MLNM) | +14.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| NetApp (NTAP) | -8.1% |
| MGM Resorts International (MGG) | -4.5% |
| SunGard Data Systems | -4.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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