The stock market on March 1, 2016
March 1, 2016, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 2.39% to close at 1978.35. Of 3,895 US stocks that traded, 2,907 rose and 828 fell.
The S&P 500+2.39%closed at 1978.35
How big a move#1,148of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$389price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,907of 3,895; 828 fell
Biggest companyAppleby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Workday, Inc. (WDAY) | +18.7% |
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals (ALXN) | +7.1% |
| BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (BMRN) | +7.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) | -4.0% |
| Motorola Solutions (MSI) | -3.1% |
| Tesla (TSLA) | -2.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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