The stock market on August 31, 2009
August 31, 2009, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.81% to close at 1020.62. Of 4,282 US stocks that traded, 1,056 rose and 3,008 fell.
The S&P 500-0.81%closed at 1020.62
How big a move#7,942of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$755price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,056of 4,282; 3,008 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Marvel Entertainment Inc (MVL) | +25.1% |
| Genworth Financial Inc (GNW) | +6.2% |
| Varian Medical Systems (VAR) | +5.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| American International Group, Inc. (AIG) | -9.8% |
| Baker Hughes (BHI) | -9.6% |
| Alpha Natural Resources (ANR) | -6.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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