The stock market on August 8, 2002
August 8, 2002, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 3.27% to close at 905.46. Of 5,475 US stocks that traded, 3,224 rose and 1,779 fell.
The S&P 500+3.27%closed at 905.46
How big a move#523of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$851price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,224of 5,475; 1,779 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Millennium Pharmaceuticals (MLNM) | +15.4% |
| AT&T Wireless Services (AWE) | +12.7% |
| Liberty Media Cp (L) | +10.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Best Buy (BBY) | -36.5% |
| Concord Efs (CEFT) | -14.1% |
| Univision Communications (UVN) | -8.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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