The stock market on December 19, 2008
December 19, 2008, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.29% to close at 887.88. Of 4,509 US stocks that traded, 2,236 rose and 2,042 fell.
The S&P 500+0.29%closed at 887.88
How big a move#16,678of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$868price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,236of 4,509; 2,042 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| General Motors (GM) | +22.7% |
| Darden Restaurants (DRI) | +19.1% |
| Southwestern Energy (SWN) | +11.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Cintas Corporation (CTAS) | -12.4% |
| M&T Bank Corp. (MTB) | -6.3% |
| Fluor (FLR) | -5.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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