The stock market on April 3, 1980
April 3, 1980, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.52% to close at 102.15. Of 4,531 US stocks that traded, 1,202 rose and 1,268 fell.
The S&P 500-0.52%closed at 102.15
How big a move#12,188of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,542price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,202of 4,531; 1,268 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| GPU Inc (General Public Utilities) (GPU) | +21.1% |
| Cameron Iron Works (CIW) | +9.7% |
| Chrysler Corp (C) | +7.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mobil Corporation (MOB) | -5.0% |
| McDonnell Douglas (MD) | -4.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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