The stock market on December 8, 2008
December 8, 2008, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 3.84% to close at 909.70. Of 4,517 US stocks that traded, 3,132 rose and 1,152 fell.
The S&P 500+3.84%closed at 909.70
How big a move#352of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$847price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,132of 4,517; 1,152 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| United States Steel (X) | +24.4% |
| Chesapeake Energy (CHK) | +24.4% |
| Ford Motor (F) | +24.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| DeVry (DV) | -7.2% |
| Principal Financial (PFG) | -7.1% |
| Unum Group (UNM) | -6.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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