The stock market on May 6, 2008
May 6, 2008, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.77% to close at 1418.26. Of 4,683 US stocks that traded, 2,615 rose and 1,805 fell.
The S&P 500+0.77%closed at 1418.26
How big a move#8,436of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$543price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,615of 4,683; 1,805 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Airgas (ARG) | +15.3% |
| Anadarko Petroleum (APC) | +9.4% |
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | +8.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Legg Mason (LM) | -10.3% |
| Sara Lee (SLE) | -6.1% |
| Qwest Communications (Q) | -6.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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