The stock market on December 18, 2002
December 18, 2002, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.31% to close at 891.12. Of 5,319 US stocks that traded, 1,344 rose and 3,607 fell.
The S&P 500-1.31%closed at 891.12
How big a move#3,937of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$865price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,344of 5,319; 3,607 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| MedImmune (MEDI) | +11.1% |
| Apollo Education Group (APOL) | +6.7% |
| DISH Network (DISH) | +4.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Micron Technology (MU) | -23.0% |
| Bank of New York Co. (BK) | -15.5% |
| NetApp (NTAP) | -9.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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