The stock market on May 21, 2003
May 21, 2003, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.40% to close at 923.42. Of 5,128 US stocks that traded, 2,613 rose and 2,148 fell.
The S&P 500+0.40%closed at 923.42
How big a move#14,331of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$834price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,613of 5,128; 2,148 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Altria Group (MO) | +9.7% |
| MetroPCS (PCS) | +9.7% |
| Baker Hughes (BKR) | +6.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| The AES Corporation (AES) | -6.5% |
| MedImmune (MEDI) | -4.3% |
| Level 3 Communications (LVLT) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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