The stock market on August 25, 1980
August 25, 1980, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.68% to close at 125.16. Of 4,578 US stocks that traded, 1,317 rose and 1,600 fell.
The S&P 500-0.68%closed at 125.16
How big a move#9,525of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,155price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,317of 4,578; 1,600 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) | +4.9% |
| Coastal | +4.4% |
| Mgic Investment Corp (MGI) | +4.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| General American Oil Co Tx (GAO) | -4.2% |
| Owens Corning (OWC) | -4.1% |
| Macy's (M) | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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