The stock market on September 3, 1980
September 3, 1980, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.92% to close at 126.12. Of 4,583 US stocks that traded, 2,403 rose and 692 fell.
The S&P 500+1.92%closed at 126.12
How big a move#1,825of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,109price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,403of 4,583; 692 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Pullman (PU) | +15.8% |
| Cray Research (CYR) | +11.1% |
| Ford Motor (F) | +8.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Wang Labs Inc (WANG) | -2.7% |
| PepsiCo (PEP) | -2.4% |
| Pioneer Corp-Texas (PNA) | -2.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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