The stock market on May 8, 2008
May 8, 2008, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.37% to close at 1397.68. Of 4,681 US stocks that traded, 2,356 rose and 2,060 fell.
The S&P 500+0.37%closed at 1397.68
How big a move#15,060of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$551price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,356of 4,681; 2,060 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Discovery, Inc. (DISCA) | +10.0% |
| National Oilwell Varco (NOV) | +9.1% |
| FMC Technologies (FTI) | +8.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | -4.9% |
| Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) | -4.3% |
| Zions Bancorporation (ZION) | -4.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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