The stock market on August 12, 2002
August 12, 2002, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.53% to close at 903.80. Of 5,475 US stocks that traded, 2,348 rose and 2,671 fell.
The S&P 500-0.53%closed at 903.80
How big a move#11,899of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$852price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,348of 5,475; 2,671 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Xcel Energy (XEL) | +17.4% |
| Allegheny Energy (AYE) | +7.6% |
| Best Buy (BBY) | +5.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| L Brands (LTD) | -8.9% |
| Xerox (XRX) | -8.8% |
| Dollar Tree (DLTR) | -6.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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