The stock market on August 29, 2012
August 29, 2012, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.08% to close at 1410.49. Of 3,912 US stocks that traded, 2,185 rose and 1,454 fell.
The S&P 500+0.08%closed at 1410.49
How big a move#22,302of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$546price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,185of 3,912; 1,454 fell
Biggest companyAppleby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Anthem (WLP) | +7.7% |
| Sears Holdings (SHLD) | +4.5% |
| JCPenney (JCP) | +3.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Devon Energy (DVN) | -2.6% |
| Concho Resources (CXO) | -2.4% |
| Baker Hughes (BHI) | -2.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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