The stock market on September 2, 2008
September 2, 2008, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.41% to close at 1277.58. Of 4,606 US stocks that traded, 2,179 rose and 2,171 fell.
The S&P 500-0.41%closed at 1277.58
How big a move#14,158of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$603price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,179of 4,606; 2,171 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Regions Financial (RF) | +19.2% |
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | +8.6% |
| Lowe's (LOW) | +6.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Arch Coal, Inc. (ARCH) | -14.8% |
| Peabody Energy (BTU) | -12.0% |
| Petrohawk Energy (HK) | -11.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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