The stock market on May 8, 2009
May 8, 2009, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 2.41% to close at 929.23. Of 4,362 US stocks that traded, 3,174 rose and 973 fell.
The S&P 500+2.41%closed at 929.23
How big a move#1,128of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$829price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,174of 4,362; 973 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) | +58.8% |
| Regions Financial (RF) | +24.9% |
| Calpine | +23.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Nvidia (NVDA) | -13.8% |
| Allstate (ALL) | -5.4% |
| Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP) | -5.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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