The stock market on December 5, 1980
December 5, 1980, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 1.80% to close at 134.03. Of 4,665 US stocks that traded, 714 rose and 2,433 fell.
The S&P 500-1.80%closed at 134.03
How big a move#2,107of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,748price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose714of 4,665; 2,433 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Avco Corp | +3.9% |
| MeadWestvaco (W) | +3.9% |
| Northwest Airlines (NWA) | +2.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Nlt Corp (NLT) | -9.0% |
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | -8.8% |
| Burlington Northern Santa Fe | -7.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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