The stock market on August 5, 2002
August 5, 2002, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 3.43% to close at 834.60. Of 5,480 US stocks that traded, 1,287 rose and 3,764 fell.
The S&P 500-3.43%closed at 834.60
How big a move#463of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$923price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,287of 5,480; 3,764 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Qwest Communications (Q) | +7.0% |
| Edgewell Personal Care Company (EPC) | +6.8% |
| Gilead Sciences (GILD) | +6.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Interpublic Group (IPG) | -23.8% |
| Cox Communications (COX) | -19.3% |
| Comcast (CMCS) | -14.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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