The stock market on May 21, 2002
May 21, 2002, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.10% to close at 1079.88. Of 5,552 US stocks that traded, 1,745 rose and 3,394 fell.
The S&P 500-1.10%closed at 1079.88
How big a move#5,244of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$713price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,745of 5,552; 3,394 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Staples (SPLS) | +6.3% |
| Ford Motor (F) | +5.1% |
| Nucor (NUE) | +2.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Veritas Software Corp (VRTS) | -9.3% |
| PeopleSoft, Inc. (PSFT) | -8.2% |
| Broadcom (BRCM) | -7.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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