The stock market on December 18, 2008
December 18, 2008, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 2.12% to close at 885.28. Of 4,509 US stocks that traded, 1,552 rose and 2,716 fell.
The S&P 500-2.12%closed at 885.28
How big a move#1,492of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$870price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,552of 4,509; 2,716 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) | +8.3% |
| Discover Financial (DFS) | +7.9% |
| Pepsi Bottling (PBG) | +7.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Valaris plc (VAL) | -13.8% |
| MEMC Electronic Materials (WFR) | -12.8% |
| Southern Copper (PCU) | -12.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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