The stock market on August 29, 2008
August 29, 2008, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 1.37% to close at 1282.83. Of 4,610 US stocks that traded, 1,465 rose and 2,864 fell.
The S&P 500-1.37%closed at 1282.83
How big a move#3,659of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$601price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,465of 4,610; 2,864 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for6stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Sunoco (SUN) | +5.1% |
| MGM Resorts International (MGM) | +5.1% |
| Washington Mutual (WM) | +4.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | -14.0% |
| Dell (DELL) | -13.8% |
| LSI Logic (LSI) | -5.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ August 28, 2008 · Every August 29 · September 2, 2008 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.