The stock market on August 20, 2003
August 20, 2003, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.20% to close at 1000.30. Of 5,039 US stocks that traded, 2,471 rose and 2,222 fell.
The S&P 500-0.20%closed at 1000.30
How big a move#18,907of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$770price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,471of 5,039; 2,222 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| NetApp (NTAP) | +15.7% |
| Qwest Communications (Q) | +7.2% |
| EMC Corporation (EMC) | +4.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| HP Inc. (HPQ) | -10.4% |
| Patterson Companies (PDCO) | -5.5% |
| Micron Technology (MU) | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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