The stock market on August 5, 2008
August 5, 2008, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 2.87% to close at 1284.88. Of 4,621 US stocks that traded, 3,119 rose and 1,253 fell.
The S&P 500+2.87%closed at 1284.88
How big a move#747of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$600price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,119of 4,621; 1,253 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| MGM Resorts International (MGM) | +15.7% |
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | +15.0% |
| Lehman Brothers Holdings (LEHMQ) | +12.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Rri Energy Inc (RRI) | -13.6% |
| Molson Coors Brewing (TAP) | -11.5% |
| Denbury Resources (DNR) | -10.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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