The stock market on August 1, 2002
August 1, 2002, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 2.96% to close at 884.66. Of 5,488 US stocks that traded, 1,870 rose and 3,175 fell.
The S&P 500-2.96%closed at 884.66
How big a move#688of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$871price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,870of 5,488; 3,175 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Newell Rubbermaid (NWL) | +13.5% |
| Sysco (SYY) | +6.7% |
| Republic Services (RSG) | +5.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| PG&E Corp. (PCG) | -29.8% |
| Adobe Inc. (ADBE) | -29.8% |
| Edison International (EIX) | -12.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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