The stock market on December 17, 2002
December 17, 2002, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.81% to close at 902.99. Of 5,322 US stocks that traded, 1,934 rose and 3,023 fell.
The S&P 500-0.81%closed at 902.99
How big a move#7,857of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$853price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,934of 5,322; 3,023 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Qwest Communications (Q) | +13.1% |
| Edison International (EIX) | +6.7% |
| TECO Energy (TE) | +5.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| AutoNation (AN) | -8.4% |
| McDonald's (MCD) | -8.0% |
| Target (TGT) | -6.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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