The stock market on August 8, 2008
August 8, 2008, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 2.39% to close at 1296.32. Of 4,616 US stocks that traded, 3,219 rose and 1,151 fell.
The S&P 500+2.39%closed at 1296.32
How big a move#1,144of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$594price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,219of 4,616; 1,151 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Sprint Nextel (S) | +11.9% |
| Qwest Communications (Q) | +11.1% |
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber (GT) | +10.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| SandRidge Energy, Inc. (SD) | -17.1% |
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | -9.0% |
| Washington Mutual (WM) | -7.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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