The stock market on May 8, 2012
May 8, 2012, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.43% to close at 1363.72. Of 3,953 US stocks that traded, 1,748 rose and 1,984 fell.
The S&P 500-0.43%closed at 1363.72
How big a move#13,793of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$565price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,748of 3,953; 1,984 fell
Biggest companyAppleby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) | +10.4% |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) | +7.1% |
| Charter Communications (CHTR) | +5.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Fossil Group, Inc. (FOSL) | -37.6% |
| Rackspace Hosting Inc (RAX) | -8.9% |
| Discovery, Inc. (DISCA) | -6.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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