The stock market on October 8, 2008
October 8, 2008, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.13% to close at 984.94. Of 4,575 US stocks that traded, 1,268 rose and 3,124 fell.
The S&P 500-1.13%closed at 984.94
How big a move#4,976of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$782price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,268of 4,575; 3,124 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | +14.8% |
| Flowserve Corporation (FLS) | +12.1% |
| CF Industries Holdings (CF) | +11.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| MetLife (MET) | -26.8% |
| Allstate (ALL) | -21.2% |
| CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) | -21.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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