The stock market on August 26, 2008
August 26, 2008, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.37% to close at 1271.51. Of 4,614 US stocks that traded, 2,524 rose and 1,820 fell.
The S&P 500+0.37%closed at 1271.51
How big a move#15,028of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$606price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,524of 4,614; 1,820 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | +8.3% |
| E X C O Resources Inc (XCO) | +8.1% |
| Slm Corp (SLM) | +7.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (MRVL) | -6.6% |
| Tyson Foods (TSN) | -5.9% |
| CME Group Inc. (CME) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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