The stock market on August 5, 2003
August 5, 2003, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.77% to close at 965.46. Of 5,058 US stocks that traded, 1,471 rose and 3,272 fell.
The S&P 500-1.77%closed at 965.46
How big a move#2,183of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$798price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,471of 5,058; 3,272 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Expeditors Intl. of Washington (EXPD) | +5.9% |
| Darden Restaurants (DRI) | +4.4% |
| Waste Management (WMI) | +3.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Costco Wholesale (COST) | -18.7% |
| Health Net (MQ.) | -8.4% |
| Cablevision Systems (CVC) | -8.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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