The stock market on May 20, 2002
May 20, 2002, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.33% to close at 1091.88. Of 5,552 US stocks that traded, 1,748 rose and 3,428 fell.
The S&P 500-1.33%closed at 1091.88
How big a move#3,877of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$706price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,748of 5,552; 3,428 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| MCI Inc (MCIP) | +10.2% |
| Mirant Corp. (MIR) | +9.1% |
| CenterPoint Energy (REI) | +6.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| PeopleSoft, Inc. (PSFT) | -7.8% |
| Travelers Cos. (SPC) | -7.2% |
| Brocade Communications Sys Inc (BRCD) | -6.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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