The stock market on February 28, 2006
February 28, 2006, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.04% to close at 1280.66. Of 4,859 US stocks that traded, 1,306 rose and 3,326 fell.
The S&P 500-1.04%closed at 1280.66
How big a move#5,705of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$602price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,306of 4,859; 3,326 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Sherwin-Williams (SHW) | +7.0% |
| Staples (SPLS) | +6.4% |
| Lyondell Chemical (LYO) | +4.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Hospira (HSP) | -15.6% |
| Apollo Education Group (APOL) | -15.6% |
| Alphabet (GOOG) | -7.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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