The stock market on October 17, 1980
October 17, 1980, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.53% to close at 131.52. Of 4,614 US stocks that traded, 1,068 rose and 1,985 fell.
The S&P 500-0.53%closed at 131.52
How big a move#11,959of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,858price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,068of 4,614; 1,985 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) | +7.2% |
| Felmont Oil Co (FEL.) | +7.2% |
| CBS Corporation (CBS) | +6.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Wang Labs Inc (WANG) | -5.8% |
| Staley Continental Inc (STA) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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