The stock market on August 25, 2008
August 25, 2008, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.96% to close at 1266.84. Of 4,615 US stocks that traded, 873 rose and 3,497 fell.
The S&P 500-1.96%closed at 1266.84
How big a move#1,744of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$608price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose873of 4,615; 3,497 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | +3.8% |
| Biogen (BIIB) | +2.1% |
| CF Industries Holdings (CF) | +1.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| MGM Resorts International (MGM) | -9.1% |
| Steel Dynamics (STLD) | -8.2% |
| Coach (COH) | -6.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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