The stock market on January 29, 1980
January 29, 1980, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.68% to close at 114.07. Of 4,513 US stocks that traded, 1,010 rose and 1,744 fell.
The S&P 500-0.68%closed at 114.07
How big a move#9,564of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,754price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,010of 4,513; 1,744 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | +8.1% |
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | +7.8% |
| Asarco Inc (AR) | +7.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Texas Oil & Gas (TXO) | -7.6% |
| Bally's Park Place Inc | -5.1% |
| Stauffer Chemical Co (STF.) | -5.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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