The stock market on August 20, 2026
August 20, 2026, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.87% to close at 7641.16. Of 3,335 US stocks that traded, 1,037 rose and 2,179 fell.
The S&P 500-0.87%closed at 7641.16
How big a move#7,264of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$101price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,037of 3,335; 2,179 fell
Biggest companyNvidiaby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Nordson Corporation (NDSN) | +8.0% |
| Microstrategy Inc (MSTR) | +7.8% |
| Coinbase Global (COIN) | +7.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Moderna (MRNA) | -23.5% |
| Walmart (WMT) | -9.2% |
| Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) | -5.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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