The stock market on August 31, 2006
August 31, 2006, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.12% to close at 1303.82. Of 4,853 US stocks that traded, 2,521 rose and 2,056 fell.
The S&P 500-0.12%closed at 1303.82
How big a move#21,304of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$591price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,521of 4,853; 2,056 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Joy Global (JOYG) | +21.5% |
| Terex (TEX) | +8.0% |
| Nordstrom (JWN) | +5.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Celgene (CELG) | -4.8% |
| Amerada Hess (HES) | -2.7% |
| Health Net (MQ.) | -2.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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