The stock market on August 22, 2002
August 22, 2002, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 1.41% to close at 962.70. Of 5,449 US stocks that traded, 3,042 rose and 1,967 fell.
The S&P 500+1.41%closed at 962.70
How big a move#3,487of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$800price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,042of 5,449; 1,967 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| MetroPCS (PCS) | +11.7% |
| CA Technologies (CA) | +11.3% |
| Sabre Corporation (TSG) | +9.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) | -6.2% |
| Staples (SPLS) | -5.9% |
| Nucor (NUE) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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