The stock market on December 26, 2008
December 26, 2008, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.54% to close at 872.80. Of 4,495 US stocks that traded, 2,677 rose and 1,527 fell.
The S&P 500+0.54%closed at 872.80
How big a move#11,839of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$883price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,677of 4,495; 1,527 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Peabody Energy (BTU) | +8.9% |
| Ford Motor (F) | +8.5% |
| Sprint Nextel (S) | +7.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| State Street Corp. (STT) | -3.2% |
| Electronic Arts (ERTS) | -3.0% |
| Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN) | -2.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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