The stock market on December 17, 2008
December 17, 2008, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.96% to close at 904.42. Of 4,510 US stocks that traded, 2,204 rose and 2,024 fell.
The S&P 500-0.96%closed at 904.42
How big a move#6,390of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$852price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,204of 4,510; 2,024 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Las Vegas Sands (LVS) | +20.0% |
| Macy's (M) | +18.2% |
| First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) | +12.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Newell Rubbermaid (NWL) | -27.3% |
| Constellation Energy (CEG) | -20.0% |
| National City (NCC) | -7.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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