The stock market on August 21, 2019
August 21, 2019, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.82% to close at 2924.43. Of 3,749 US stocks that traded, 2,518 rose and 1,083 fell.
The S&P 500+0.82%closed at 2924.43
How big a move#7,742of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$263price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,518of 3,749; 1,083 fell
Biggest companyMicrosoftby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Target (TGT) | +20.4% |
| Lowe's (LOW) | +10.3% |
| ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) | +4.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Aflac (AFL) | -5.5% |
| Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (ELAN) | -3.2% |
| General Electric (GE) | -2.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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