The stock market on October 24, 1980
October 24, 1980, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.25% to close at 129.85. Of 4,629 US stocks that traded, 1,513 rose and 1,440 fell.
The S&P 500+0.25%closed at 129.85
How big a move#17,788of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,933price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,513of 4,629; 1,440 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Stauffer Chemical Co (STF.) | +12.0% |
| PepsiAmericas (WH) | +7.7% |
| Quantum Chemical (CUE) | +7.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Texas Gas Transmission LLC | -6.0% |
| Cattlesale Co (CTLE.) | -4.2% |
| Northwest Energy (NWP.) | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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