The stock market on August 31, 2004
August 31, 2004, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.46% to close at 1104.24. Of 4,937 US stocks that traded, 2,883 rose and 1,764 fell.
The S&P 500+0.46%closed at 1104.24
How big a move#13,120of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$698price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,883of 4,937; 1,764 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) | +4.0% |
| Caesars Entertainment -old (CZR) | +3.5% |
| Millennium Pharmaceuticals (MLNM) | +3.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Veritas Software Corp (VRTS) | -4.0% |
| Robert Half International (RHI) | -3.3% |
| Avaya | -3.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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