The stock market on November 18, 1980
November 18, 1980, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.42% to close at 139.70. Of 4,646 US stocks that traded, 1,972 rose and 1,138 fell.
The S&P 500+1.42%closed at 139.70
How big a move#3,453of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,515price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,972of 4,646; 1,138 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) | +40.1% |
| Mcmoran Oil & Gas Co (MOX) | +10.9% |
| Dresser Industries Inc (DI.) | +9.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | -19.1% |
| Chrysler Corp (C) | -7.9% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | -3.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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