The stock market on September 5, 2008
September 5, 2008, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.44% to close at 1242.31. Of 4,603 US stocks that traded, 2,113 rose and 2,202 fell.
The S&P 500+0.44%closed at 1242.31
How big a move#13,512of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$620price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,113of 4,603; 2,202 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| UST Inc. (UST) | +25.1% |
| Comerica (CMA) | +10.6% |
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | +9.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Exelon (EXC) | -8.0% |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF) | -4.7% |
| Gilead Sciences (GILD) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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