The stock market on February 17, 2012
February 17, 2012, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.23% to close at 1361.23. Of 3,947 US stocks that traded, 1,904 rose and 1,809 fell.
The S&P 500+0.23%closed at 1361.23
How big a move#18,109of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$566price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,904of 3,947; 1,809 fell
Biggest companyAppleby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Fruehauf (FTR) | +7.2% |
| Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) | +4.9% |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) | +4.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Gilead Sciences (GILD) | -14.2% |
| Life Technologies (LIFE) | -7.8% |
| Illumina, Inc. (ILMN) | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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