The stock market on December 15, 2008
December 15, 2008, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.27% to close at 868.57. Of 4,512 US stocks that traded, 980 rose and 3,280 fell.
The S&P 500-1.27%closed at 868.57
How big a move#4,160of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$887price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose980of 4,512; 3,280 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Liberty Media Entertainment (LMDIA) | +24.2% |
| Aetna (AET) | +11.0% |
| MGM Resorts International (MGM) | +7.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Qwest Communications (Q) | -11.8% |
| Sears Holdings (SHLD) | -11.3% |
| Lincoln National (LNC) | -10.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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