The stock market on October 2, 2002
October 2, 2002, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 2.36% to close at 827.91. Of 5,407 US stocks that traded, 1,565 rose and 3,404 fell.
The S&P 500-2.36%closed at 827.91
How big a move#1,175of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$931price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,565of 5,407; 3,404 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Boston Scientific (BSX) | +10.3% |
| Micron Technology (MU) | +4.9% |
| QLogic Corporation (QLGC) | +4.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| El Paso (EP) | -21.6% |
| Comerica (CMA) | -20.3% |
| Guidant (GDT) | -15.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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