The stock market on May 1, 1980
May 1, 1980, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.78% to close at 105.46. Of 4,524 US stocks that traded, 1,031 rose and 1,456 fell.
The S&P 500-0.78%closed at 105.46
How big a move#8,234of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,305price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,031of 4,524; 1,456 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Liggett Group Inc-Old | +6.2% |
| Northwest Airlines (NWA) | +5.8% |
| Walker (hiram) Resources Ltd (HWR.) | +5.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | -6.7% |
| General American Oil Co Tx (GAO) | -6.6% |
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | -5.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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