The stock market on December 5, 2002
December 5, 2002, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.20% to close at 906.55. Of 5,333 US stocks that traded, 1,860 rose and 3,058 fell.
The S&P 500-1.20%closed at 906.55
How big a move#4,540of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$850price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,860of 5,333; 3,058 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) | +5.1% |
| Cablevision Systems (CVC) | +3.9% |
| Southwest Airlines (LUV) | +3.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) | -8.6% |
| Tellabs (TLAB) | -7.3% |
| Sabre Corporation (TSG) | -6.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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