The stock market on July 29, 2008
July 29, 2008, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 2.34% to close at 1263.20. Of 4,633 US stocks that traded, 3,176 rose and 1,230 fell.
The S&P 500+2.34%closed at 1263.20
How big a move#1,200of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$610price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,176of 4,633; 1,230 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Wachovia Bank (WB) | +15.2% |
| Walter Energy Inc (WLT) | +15.0% |
| Bank of America Corp. (BAC) | +14.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Continental Resources, Inc. (CLR) | -12.5% |
| Questar (STR) | -8.3% |
| Forest Oil Corp -old (FST) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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