The stock market on October 9, 2002
October 9, 2002, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 2.73% to close at 776.76. Of 5,398 US stocks that traded, 1,072 rose and 3,965 fell.
The S&P 500-2.73%closed at 776.76
How big a move#836of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$992price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,072of 5,398; 3,965 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| PeopleSoft, Inc. (PSFT) | +14.1% |
| Quest Diagnostics (DGX) | +13.2% |
| Siebel Systems (SEBL) | +11.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| American Electric Power (AEP) | -22.8% |
| Motorola Solutions (MOT) | -14.9% |
| Edison International (EIX) | -14.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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