The stock market on August 20, 2002
August 20, 2002, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.40% to close at 937.43. Of 5,463 US stocks that traded, 1,848 rose and 3,167 fell.
The S&P 500-1.40%closed at 937.43
How big a move#3,531of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$822price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,848of 5,463; 3,167 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for8stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Qwest Communications (Q) | +31.7% |
| Liberty Media Cp (L) | +6.0% |
| El Paso (EP) | +5.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Micron Technology (MU) | -8.2% |
| CenturyLink (CTL) | -7.4% |
| Sbc Commun Inc (SBC) | -7.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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