The stock market on August 27, 2003
August 27, 2003, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.01% to close at 996.79. Of 5,031 US stocks that traded, 2,815 rose and 1,850 fell.
The S&P 500+0.01%closed at 996.79
How big a move#24,397of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$773price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,815of 5,031; 1,850 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Wendy's International Inc (WEN) | +6.2% |
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | +5.8% |
| Lam Research (LRCX) | +5.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Career Education (CECO) | -3.4% |
| St Jude Medical (STJ) | -3.3% |
| Boston Scientific (BSX) | -3.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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