The stock market on August 20, 2009
August 20, 2009, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 1.09% to close at 1007.37. Of 4,282 US stocks that traded, 2,741 rose and 1,287 fell.
The S&P 500+1.09%closed at 1007.37
How big a move#5,271of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$765price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,741of 4,282; 1,287 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| American International Group, Inc. (AIG) | +21.3% |
| Citigroup (C) | +8.5% |
| Patterson Companies (PDCO) | +7.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Sears Holdings (SHLD) | -11.9% |
| GameStop (GME) | -7.0% |
| NetApp (NTAP) | -5.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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