The stock market on May 16, 2003
May 16, 2003, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.25% to close at 944.30. Of 5,129 US stocks that traded, 1,910 rose and 2,851 fell.
The S&P 500-0.25%closed at 944.30
How big a move#17,708of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$816price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,910of 5,129; 2,851 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| MetroPCS (PCS) | +7.0% |
| Cablevision Systems (CVC) | +6.8% |
| The AES Corporation (AES) | +6.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Baxter International (BAX) | -8.6% |
| Genentech Inc. (DNA) | -5.4% |
| MedImmune (MEDI) | -4.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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