The stock market on November 5, 1980
November 5, 1980, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.77% to close at 131.33. Of 4,644 US stocks that traded, 2,441 rose and 820 fell.
The S&P 500+1.77%closed at 131.33
How big a move#2,167of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,866price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,441of 4,644; 820 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) | +12.1% |
| Lear Siegler Inc | +10.7% |
| Wang Labs Inc (WANG) | +10.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Hudson's Bay Oil & Gas Co (HBO) | -9.1% |
| Aquitaine Co Canada Ltd (AQC) | -8.2% |
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | -5.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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