The stock market on March 20, 2008
March 20, 2008, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 2.39% to close at 1329.51. Of 4,730 US stocks that traded, 3,067 rose and 1,450 fell.
The S&P 500+2.39%closed at 1329.51
How big a move#1,142of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$579price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,067of 4,730; 1,450 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Washington Mutual (WM) | +19.0% |
| National City (NCC) | +16.0% |
| Lehman Brothers Holdings (LEHMQ) | +15.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Continental Resources, Inc. (CLR) | -8.1% |
| Public Service Enterprise Group (PEG) | -7.6% |
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | -5.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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