The stock market on August 24, 2005
August 24, 2005, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.66% to close at 1209.59. Of 4,902 US stocks that traded, 2,040 rose and 2,599 fell.
The S&P 500-0.66%closed at 1209.59
How big a move#9,882of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$637price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,040of 4,902; 2,599 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Lucent Technologies (LU) | +6.0% |
| Toll Brothers, Inc. (TOL) | +4.3% |
| Coach (COH) | +4.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Darden Restaurants (DRI) | -4.6% |
| South Peru Cop (PCU) | -3.8% |
| Peabody Energy (BTU) | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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