The stock market on August 17, 2009
August 17, 2009, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 2.43% to close at 979.73. Of 4,289 US stocks that traded, 695 rose and 3,400 fell.
The S&P 500-2.43%closed at 979.73
How big a move#1,113of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$786price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose695of 4,289; 3,400 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Aetna (AET) | +4.8% |
| Coventry Health Care (CVH) | +4.4% |
| Cigna (CI) | +3.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Lowe's (LOW) | -10.3% |
| MGM Resorts International (MGM) | -9.8% |
| Genworth Financial Inc (GNW) | -8.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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