The stock market on August 27, 2002
August 27, 2002, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.39% to close at 934.82. Of 5,444 US stocks that traded, 1,500 rose and 3,521 fell.
The S&P 500-1.39%closed at 934.82
How big a move#3,584of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$824price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,500of 5,444; 3,521 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Nextel Communications (NXTL) | +5.1% |
| Travelers Cos. (TRV) | +5.0% |
| Travelers Prop C (TAPB) | +4.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| JDS Uniphase (JDSU) | -12.1% |
| Dollar Tree (DLTR) | -10.6% |
| PeopleSoft, Inc. (PSFT) | -10.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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