The stock market on October 20, 2008
October 20, 2008, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 4.77% to close at 985.40. Of 4,569 US stocks that traded, 3,306 rose and 1,063 fell.
The S&P 500+4.77%closed at 985.40
How big a move#191of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$782price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,306of 4,569; 1,063 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) | +30.3% |
| NRG Energy (NRG) | +29.3% |
| National Oilwell Varco (NOV) | +22.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Synovus Financial Corp. (SNV) | -12.5% |
| Hormel Foods (HRL) | -11.1% |
| Wynn Resorts (WYNN) | -8.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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