The stock market on May 21, 1980
May 21, 1980, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.09% to close at 107.72. Of 4,519 US stocks that traded, 1,174 rose and 1,311 fell.
The S&P 500+0.09%closed at 107.72
How big a move#22,036of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,152price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,174of 4,519; 1,311 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Pittston Brinks (PZB) | +11.8% |
| Nvf Co | +11.6% |
| Eastern Enterprises (EFU) | +10.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Molson Coors Brewing (RKY) | -5.6% |
| Ncr Corp. (NCR) | -4.7% |
| FMC Corporation (FMC) | -4.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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