The stock market on August 19, 2008
August 19, 2008, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.93% to close at 1266.69. Of 4,615 US stocks that traded, 1,210 rose and 3,142 fell.
The S&P 500-0.93%closed at 1266.69
How big a move#6,663of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$608price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,210of 4,615; 3,142 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Continental Resources, Inc. (CLR) | +9.4% |
| Peabody Energy (BTU) | +7.6% |
| Fluor (MEE) | +7.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Slm Corp (SLM) | -16.0% |
| Lehman Brothers Holdings (LEHMQ) | -13.0% |
| Las Vegas Sands (LVS) | -10.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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