The stock market on September 3, 2008
September 3, 2008, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.20% to close at 1274.98. Of 4,607 US stocks that traded, 2,301 rose and 2,050 fell.
The S&P 500-0.20%closed at 1274.98
How big a move#18,938of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$604price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,301of 4,607; 2,050 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Qwest Communications (Q) | +6.8% |
| Newell Rubbermaid (NWL) | +6.0% |
| General Motors (GM) | +5.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Joy Global (JOYG) | -19.1% |
| Forest Laboratories (FRX) | -14.3% |
| Corning (GLW) | -12.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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