The stock market on August 4, 1980
August 4, 1980, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.19% to close at 120.98. Of 4,562 US stocks that traded, 1,134 rose and 1,711 fell.
The S&P 500-0.19%closed at 120.98
How big a move#19,325of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,368price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,134of 4,562; 1,711 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Cox Communications Inc -old (COX.) | +8.0% |
| General Mills (GIS) | +6.7% |
| Chrysler Corp (C) | +6.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Squibb Corp. (SQB) | -15.6% |
| Energy Reserves Group (ERGS) | -6.0% |
| Delhi Intl Oil Corp (DLH) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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