The stock market on August 30, 2002
August 30, 2002, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.19% to close at 916.07. Of 5,439 US stocks that traded, 2,398 rose and 2,565 fell.
The S&P 500-0.19%closed at 916.07
How big a move#19,364of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$841price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,398of 5,439; 2,565 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ball (BLL) | +7.4% |
| Staples (SPLS) | +6.5% |
| Nucor (NUE) | +4.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Genzyme (GENZ) | -8.0% |
| Veritas Software Corp (VRTS) | -7.0% |
| Symantec (SYMC) | -6.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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