The stock market on December 9, 2008
December 9, 2008, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 2.31% to close at 888.67. Of 4,514 US stocks that traded, 1,341 rose and 2,939 fell.
The S&P 500-2.31%closed at 888.67
How big a move#1,224of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$867price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,341of 4,514; 2,939 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Petrohawk Energy (HK) | +18.2% |
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | +13.2% |
| Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (MRVL) | +11.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| FedEx (FDX) | -14.5% |
| First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) | -13.2% |
| J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) | -12.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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