The stock market on May 6, 2002
May 6, 2002, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.93% to close at 1052.67. Of 5,565 US stocks that traded, 1,611 rose and 3,530 fell.
The S&P 500-1.93%closed at 1052.67
How big a move#1,806of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$732price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,611of 5,565; 3,530 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Express Scripts (ESRX) | +13.3% |
| Caremark Rx (CMX) | +6.6% |
| Moody's Corporation (MCO) | +5.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Nextel Communications (NXTL) | -10.6% |
| Sun Microsystems (SUNW) | -10.2% |
| Millennium Pharmaceuticals (MLNM) | -7.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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