The stock market on October 1, 2003
October 1, 2003, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 2.23% to close at 1018.22. Of 5,007 US stocks that traded, 3,600 rose and 1,160 fell.
The S&P 500+2.23%closed at 1018.22
How big a move#1,322of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$757price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,600of 5,007; 1,160 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| D.R. Horton (DHI) | +7.5% |
| Siebel Systems (SEBL) | +6.6% |
| Janus Capital Group (JNS) | +6.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Altera (ALTR) | -5.7% |
| Solectron (SLR) | -3.9% |
| Forest Laboratories (FRX) | -2.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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