The stock market on December 31, 2008
December 31, 2008, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.42% to close at 903.25. Of 4,493 US stocks that traded, 3,368 rose and 903 fell.
The S&P 500+1.42%closed at 903.25
How big a move#3,451of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$853price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,368of 4,493; 903 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for8stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Puget Energy Inc (PSD) | +17.7% |
| Calpine | +10.3% |
| Macy's (M) | +10.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Sprint Nextel (S) | -4.2% |
| Express Scripts (ESRX) | -4.2% |
| Covanta Holding Corporation (CVA) | -3.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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