The stock market on December 12, 2002
December 12, 2002, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.37% to close at 901.58. Of 5,329 US stocks that traded, 2,485 rose and 2,454 fell.
The S&P 500-0.37%closed at 901.58
How big a move#14,941of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$855price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,485of 5,329; 2,454 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ciena Corporation (CIEN) | +19.7% |
| MetroPCS (PCS) | +11.7% |
| Bea Systems Inc (BEAS) | +9.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| AutoZone (AZO) | -7.7% |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) | -6.6% |
| Qwest Communications (Q) | -5.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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