The stock market on January 6, 1981
January 6, 1981, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.11% to close at 138.12. Of 4,683 US stocks that traded, 1,866 rose and 1,385 fell.
The S&P 500+0.11%closed at 138.12
How big a move#21,599of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,578price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,866of 4,683; 1,385 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Staley Continental Inc (STA) | +8.8% |
| Texas Commerce Bancshares (TCB) | +8.2% |
| Square "d" (SQD) | +8.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Natomas Co (NOM) | -7.3% |
| Gearhart Industries Inc (GOI) | -7.1% |
| Western Co Of No Amer (WSN.) | -6.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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