The stock market on April 16, 1980
April 16, 1980, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.06% to close at 101.54. Of 4,533 US stocks that traded, 992 rose and 1,591 fell.
The S&P 500-1.06%closed at 101.54
How big a move#5,530of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,587price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose992of 4,533; 1,591 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | +6.9% |
| New England Elec Sys (NES) | +6.2% |
| Public Service Enterprise Group (PEG) | +5.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Coastal | -8.3% |
| McDonnell Douglas (MD) | -7.3% |
| Dana (DAN) | -7.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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