The stock market on August 31, 2016
August 31, 2016, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.24% to close at 2170.95. Of 3,831 US stocks that traded, 1,278 rose and 2,355 fell.
The S&P 500-0.24%closed at 2170.95
How big a move#18,037of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$355price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,278of 3,831; 2,355 fell
Biggest companyAppleby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Twitter (TWTR) | +4.5% |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) | +3.1% |
| Synchrony Financial (SYF) | +1.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) | -7.2% |
| Macy's (M) | -5.3% |
| Apache Corporation (APA) | -5.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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