The stock market on August 2, 2011
August 2, 2011, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 2.56% to close at 1254.05. Of 4,033 US stocks that traded, 527 rose and 3,330 fell.
The S&P 500-2.56%closed at 1254.05
How big a move#986of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$614price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose527of 4,033; 3,330 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| SM Energy Company (SM) | +9.6% |
| S&P Global (MHP) | +7.3% |
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | +1.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Molycorp Inc De (MCP) | -9.0% |
| MGM Resorts International (MGM) | -8.7% |
| Parker-Hannifin (PH) | -8.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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