The stock market on January 13, 1981
January 13, 1981, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.17% to close at 133.29. Of 4,697 US stocks that traded, 1,234 rose and 1,744 fell.
The S&P 500-0.17%closed at 133.29
How big a move#19,803of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,780price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,234of 4,697; 1,744 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Superior Oil (SOC) | +5.7% |
| Valero Energy (VLO) | +4.9% |
| Square "d" (SQD) | +4.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Data General Corp (DGN.) | -6.1% |
| Missouri Pacific (MIS) | -5.4% |
| Sabine Corp (SAB) | -5.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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