The stock market on October 7, 2002
October 7, 2002, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.91% to close at 785.28. Of 5,399 US stocks that traded, 1,273 rose and 3,717 fell.
The S&P 500-1.91%closed at 785.28
How big a move#1,842of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$981price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,273of 5,399; 3,717 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| EMC Corporation (EMC) | +8.4% |
| Entergy (ETR) | +8.1% |
| Xcel Energy (XEL) | +6.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Energy Future Holdings | -16.3% |
| Sears Roebuck (S) | -14.3% |
| El Paso (EP) | -12.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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