The stock market on December 17, 1980
December 17, 1980, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.75% to close at 132.89. Of 4,681 US stocks that traded, 1,894 rose and 1,124 fell.
The S&P 500+1.75%closed at 132.89
How big a move#2,220of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,797price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,894of 4,681; 1,124 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Varco International-Old (VRC.Z) | +19.8% |
| Sedco (SED) | +8.4% |
| Felmont Oil Co (FEL.) | +8.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) | -4.5% |
| RCA Corp (RCA) | -4.1% |
| Amax Inc. (AMX) | -3.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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