The stock market on October 8, 2014
October 8, 2014, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.75% to close at 1968.89. Of 3,952 US stocks that traded, 2,877 rose and 911 fell.
The S&P 500+1.75%closed at 1968.89
How big a move#2,241of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$391price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,877of 3,952; 911 fell
Biggest companyAppleby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals (ALXN) | +5.0% |
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | +4.8% |
| Gilead Sciences (GILD) | +4.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| United Continental Holdings (UAL) | -3.6% |
| American Airlines Group (AAL) | -3.2% |
| Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) | -3.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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