The stock market on September 24, 2008
September 24, 2008, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.20% to close at 1185.87. Of 4,592 US stocks that traded, 1,439 rose and 2,916 fell.
The S&P 500-0.20%closed at 1185.87
How big a move#19,106of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$650price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,439of 4,592; 2,916 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) | +16.0% |
| MEMC Electronic Materials (WFR) | +7.0% |
| SunPower Corporation (SPWR) | +6.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| American International Group, Inc. (AIG) | -33.8% |
| Washington Mutual (COOP) | -29.4% |
| Genworth Financial Inc (GNW) | -14.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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