The stock market on August 2, 2006
August 2, 2006, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.51% to close at 1277.41. Of 4,856 US stocks that traded, 2,853 rose and 1,750 fell.
The S&P 500+0.51%closed at 1277.41
How big a move#12,269of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$603price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,853of 4,856; 1,750 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Adobe Inc. (ADBE) | +13.9% |
| Moody's Corporation (MCO) | +11.1% |
| DaVita (DVA) | +10.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Wyndham Worldwide (WYN) | -5.8% |
| Avon Products (AVP) | -5.7% |
| Pride International Inc (PDE) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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