The stock market on October 23, 2002
October 23, 2002, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.67% to close at 896.14. Of 5,381 US stocks that traded, 3,217 rose and 1,730 fell.
The S&P 500+0.67%closed at 896.14
How big a move#9,673of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$860price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,217of 5,381; 1,730 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| CA Technologies (CA) | +21.9% |
| Pactiv (PTV) | +11.6% |
| DISH Network (DISH) | +10.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Household International (HI) | -9.7% |
| Eli Lilly (LLY) | -7.8% |
| MGM Resorts International (MGG) | -6.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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