The stock market on December 23, 1980
December 23, 1980, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.35% to close at 135.30. Of 4,683 US stocks that traded, 1,657 rose and 1,496 fell.
The S&P 500-0.35%closed at 135.30
How big a move#15,333of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,694price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,657of 4,683; 1,496 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Walmart (WMT) | +11.8% |
| Textron (TXT) | +6.5% |
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | +6.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Amerac Energy Corp (AMC) | -6.8% |
| Burlington Northern Santa Fe | -6.3% |
| Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) | -6.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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