The stock market on August 18, 2008
August 18, 2008, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.51% to close at 1278.60. Of 4,618 US stocks that traded, 1,294 rose and 3,062 fell.
The S&P 500-1.51%closed at 1278.60
How big a move#3,046of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$603price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,294of 4,618; 3,062 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Unionbancal Corp (UB) | +11.7% |
| Terra Industries Inc (TRA) | +4.6% |
| Mosaic (MOS) | +4.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | -22.3% |
| Las Vegas Sands (LVS) | -9.5% |
| Hershey (HSY) | -9.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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