The stock market on August 20, 2014
August 20, 2014, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.25% to close at 1986.51. Of 3,949 US stocks that traded, 1,485 rose and 2,259 fell.
The S&P 500+0.25%closed at 1986.51
How big a move#17,773of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$388price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,485of 3,949; 2,259 fell
Biggest companyAppleby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| United Continental Holdings (UAL) | +3.3% |
| Synchrony Financial (SYF) | +3.2% |
| Jacobs Engineering Group (JEC) | +3.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ) | -3.9% |
| Staples (SPLS) | -2.6% |
| Puma Biotechnology Inc (PBYI) | -2.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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