The stock market on July 31, 1980
July 31, 1980, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.46% to close at 121.67. Of 4,571 US stocks that traded, 1,183 rose and 1,712 fell.
The S&P 500-0.46%closed at 121.67
How big a move#13,216of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,332price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,183of 4,571; 1,712 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Gould Inc (GLD) | +10.5% |
| Wang Labs Inc (WANG) | +8.8% |
| Milacron (MZIAQ) | +7.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Viad Corp (VVI) | -5.0% |
| Petrolane Inc (PTO) | -4.7% |
| Parker Drilling Co (PKDC) | -4.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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