The stock market on August 6, 2002
August 6, 2002, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 2.99% to close at 859.57. Of 5,478 US stocks that traded, 3,774 rose and 1,290 fell.
The S&P 500+2.99%closed at 859.57
How big a move#670of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$896price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,774of 5,478; 1,290 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Xcel Energy (XEL) | +23.5% |
| Solectron (SLR) | +13.9% |
| Omnicom Group (OMC) | +12.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Interpublic Group (IPG) | -10.6% |
| Forest Laboratories (FRX) | -4.1% |
| McDonald's (MCD) | -3.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ August 5, 2002 · Every August 6 · August 7, 2002 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.