The stock market on October 8, 2002
October 8, 2002, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.69% to close at 798.55. Of 5,399 US stocks that traded, 2,566 rose and 2,432 fell.
The S&P 500+1.69%closed at 798.55
How big a move#2,388of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$965price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,566of 5,399; 2,432 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| PepsiCo (PEP) | +14.9% |
| SunGard Data Systems | +12.2% |
| Charter One Financial Inc (CF) | +11.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Energy Future Holdings | -24.1% |
| Dominion Energy (D) | -12.4% |
| Ford Motor (F) | -8.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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