The stock market on August 14, 1980
August 14, 1980, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 1.60% to close at 125.25. Of 4,571 US stocks that traded, 2,087 rose and 789 fell.
The S&P 500+1.60%closed at 125.25
How big a move#2,701of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,151price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,087of 4,571; 789 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Sabine Corp (SAB) | +15.5% |
| GenCorp (GY) | +13.3% |
| Santa Fe International (SAF) | +11.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Pioneer Corp-Texas (PNA) | -3.1% |
| Foot Locker (Z) | -3.0% |
| Tom Brown Inc (TMBR) | -2.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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