The stock market on October 29, 2008
October 29, 2008, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.11% to close at 930.09. Of 4,555 US stocks that traded, 2,495 rose and 1,817 fell.
The S&P 500-1.11%closed at 930.09
How big a move#5,171of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$828price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,495of 4,555; 1,817 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Las Vegas Sands (LVS) | +80.0% |
| MGM Resorts International (MGM) | +33.1% |
| Wynn Resorts (WYNN) | +24.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| American International Group, Inc. (AIG) | -15.3% |
| Cigna (CI) | -10.8% |
| McKesson (MCK) | -10.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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