The stock market on October 8, 2003
October 8, 2003, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.53% to close at 1033.78. Of 5,014 US stocks that traded, 1,841 rose and 2,916 fell.
The S&P 500-0.53%closed at 1033.78
How big a move#12,010of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$745price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,841of 5,014; 2,916 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Avaya | +8.6% |
| Textron (TXT) | +5.2% |
| Siebel Systems (SEBL) | +4.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Sempra Energy (SRE) | -6.4% |
| MetroPCS (PCS) | -5.8% |
| AT&T Wireless Services (AWE) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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