The stock market on October 1, 2008
October 1, 2008, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.45% to close at 1161.06. Of 4,581 US stocks that traded, 1,596 rose and 2,767 fell.
The S&P 500-0.45%closed at 1161.06
How big a move#13,298of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$664price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,596of 4,581; 2,767 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| American International Group, Inc. (AIG) | +18.6% |
| Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (CBSH) | +16.3% |
| Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) | +16.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Slm Corp (SLM) | -32.3% |
| MetLife (MET) | -14.0% |
| Principal Financial (PFG) | -13.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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