The stock market on February 12, 1980
February 12, 1980, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.67% to close at 117.90. Of 4,514 US stocks that traded, 1,274 rose and 1,367 fell.
The S&P 500+0.67%closed at 117.90
How big a move#9,759of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,534price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,274of 4,514; 1,367 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Valero Energy (VLO) | +10.6% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | +9.6% |
| Georgia-Pacific (GP) | +9.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Noram Energy Corp | -5.4% |
| Intl. Flavors & Frag. (IFF) | -4.8% |
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber (GT) | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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