The stock market on December 16, 2002
December 16, 2002, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 2.35% to close at 910.40. Of 5,322 US stocks that traded, 3,344 rose and 1,628 fell.
The S&P 500+2.35%closed at 910.40
How big a move#1,182of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$846price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,344of 5,322; 1,628 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Sealed Air (SEE) | +10.5% |
| Altera (ALTR) | +8.5% |
| USA Interactive (USAI) | +7.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| MedImmune (MEDI) | -6.2% |
| Sun Microsystems (SUNW) | -4.8% |
| Caremark Rx (CMX) | -3.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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