The stock market on February 26, 1980
February 26, 1980, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.57% to close at 113.98. Of 4,520 US stocks that traded, 1,237 rose and 1,302 fell.
The S&P 500+0.57%closed at 113.98
How big a move#11,166of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,759price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,237of 4,520; 1,302 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mobil Corporation (MOB) | +11.3% |
| American Cyanamid (ACY) | +7.8% |
| Sundance Oil (SDN) | +7.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Beckman Coulter (BEC) | -10.5% |
| American Hospital Supply (AHS) | -4.9% |
| Polaroid (PRDCQ) | -4.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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