The stock market on August 7, 1980
August 7, 1980, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 1.44% to close at 123.30. Of 4,572 US stocks that traded, 2,046 rose and 914 fell.
The S&P 500+1.44%closed at 123.30
How big a move#3,351of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,248price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,046of 4,572; 914 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Chrysler Corp (C) | +11.9% |
| Globalsantafe Corp (GSF) | +9.9% |
| Intl. Flavors & Frag. (IFF) | +9.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Enova Corp (ENA) | -3.6% |
| Milacron (MZIAQ) | -3.4% |
| Bally Entertainment (BLY) | -3.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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