The stock market on February 15, 1980
February 15, 1980, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 1.12% to close at 115.41. Of 4,514 US stocks that traded, 768 rose and 1,934 fell.
The S&P 500-1.12%closed at 115.41
How big a move#5,048of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,675price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose768of 4,514; 1,934 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Carnation (CMK) | +13.5% |
| Olin (OLN) | +11.7% |
| Chrysler Corp (C) | +5.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Norfolk Southern (NSC) | -5.1% |
| Amax Inc. (AMX) | -5.0% |
| Rosario Resources Corp (ROS) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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