The stock market on October 18, 2002
October 18, 2002, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.59% to close at 884.39. Of 5,385 US stocks that traded, 2,584 rose and 2,373 fell.
The S&P 500+0.59%closed at 884.39
How big a move#10,886of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$871price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,584of 5,385; 2,373 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Edison International (EIX) | +14.8% |
| Sprint Nextel (FON) | +11.4% |
| Biogen Inc-Old (BGEN) | +10.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Siebel Systems (SEBL) | -15.1% |
| El Paso (EP) | -10.0% |
| Choicepoint Inc. (CPS) | -10.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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