The stock market on September 18, 2002
September 18, 2002, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.46% to close at 869.46. Of 5,425 US stocks that traded, 1,969 rose and 2,983 fell.
The S&P 500-0.46%closed at 869.46
How big a move#13,081of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$886price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,969of 5,425; 2,983 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Gilead Sciences (GILD) | +6.3% |
| Southern (SO) | +5.4% |
| Genzyme (GENZ) | +5.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Hershey (HSY) | -11.9% |
| CIT Group Inc (DEL) (CIT) | -8.8% |
| Circuit City Stores (CCTYQ) | -8.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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