The stock market on March 24, 1980
March 24, 1980, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 2.96% to close at 99.28. Of 4,548 US stocks that traded, 228 rose and 2,954 fell.
The S&P 500-2.96%closed at 99.28
How big a move#684of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,760price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose228of 4,548; 2,954 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Supervalu (SVU) | +2.0% |
| U S West Communications Inc | +1.9% |
| Sara Lee (SLE) | +1.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ncr Corp. (NCR) | -12.9% |
| First Mississippi (FRM) | -12.7% |
| Spelling Entertnmt Grp Inc (SP) | -12.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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