The stock market on October 9, 2008
October 9, 2008, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 7.62% to close at 909.92. Of 4,577 US stocks that traded, 607 rose and 3,792 fell.
The S&P 500-7.62%closed at 909.92
How big a move#50of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$847price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose607of 4,577; 3,792 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Corning (GLW) | +6.2% |
| MetLife (MET) | +3.7% |
| Sealed Air (SEE) | +3.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Lincoln National (LNC) | -34.5% |
| Unum Group (UNM) | -29.6% |
| Wachovia Bank (WB) | -28.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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