The stock market on August 4, 2008
August 4, 2008, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.90% to close at 1249.01. Of 4,623 US stocks that traded, 1,524 rose and 2,843 fell.
The S&P 500-0.90%closed at 1249.01
How big a move#6,961of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$617price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,524of 4,623; 2,843 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Motorola Solutions (MOT) | +11.5% |
| Eastman Kodak (EK) | +6.0% |
| Cigna (CI) | +5.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Walter Energy Inc (WLT) | -17.3% |
| Bucyrus International Inc (BUCY) | -16.4% |
| Terra Industries Inc (TRA) | -14.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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