The stock market on March 17, 1980
March 17, 1980, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 3.01% to close at 102.26. Of 4,533 US stocks that traded, 287 rose and 2,884 fell.
The S&P 500-3.01%closed at 102.26
How big a move#660of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,534price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose287of 4,533; 2,884 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| American Cyanamid (ACY) | +3.9% |
| Polaroid (PRDCQ) | +2.5% |
| Sundance Oil (SDN) | +2.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Placer Dome Inc (PDG) | -14.7% |
| Energy Reserves Group (ERGS) | -13.0% |
| Cessna Aircraft Co (CEA) | -12.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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