The stock market on March 17, 2009
March 17, 2009, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 3.21% to close at 778.12. Of 4,417 US stocks that traded, 3,293 rose and 862 fell.
The S&P 500+3.21%closed at 778.12
How big a move#553of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$990price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,293of 4,417; 862 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| American International Group, Inc. (AIG) | +15.7% |
| CME Group Inc. (CME) | +15.0% |
| International Paper (IP) | +14.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Nucor (NUE) | -9.2% |
| Alcoa (AA) | -8.7% |
| First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) | -7.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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