The stock market on October 17, 2002
October 17, 2002, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 2.23% to close at 879.20. Of 5,392 US stocks that traded, 3,724 rose and 1,314 fell.
The S&P 500+2.23%closed at 879.20
How big a move#1,326of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$876price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,724of 5,392; 1,314 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| QLogic Corporation (QLGC) | +21.7% |
| Mattel (MAT) | +18.5% |
| ManpowerGroup (MAN) | +18.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Sears Roebuck (S) | -31.8% |
| Interpublic Group (IPG) | -29.8% |
| Northrop Grumman (NOC) | -11.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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