The stock market on August 13, 1980
August 13, 1980, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.41% to close at 123.28. Of 4,573 US stocks that traded, 1,337 rose and 1,456 fell.
The S&P 500-0.41%closed at 123.28
How big a move#14,089of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,249price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,337of 4,573; 1,456 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Amsted Industries | +10.4% |
| Storage Technology (STK) | +8.2% |
| Sabine Corp (SAB) | +8.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Broadway Stores Inc (BWY) | -5.7% |
| Genuine Parts (GPC) | -5.2% |
| 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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