The stock market on February 2, 1981
February 2, 1981, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 2.04% to close at 126.91. Of 4,711 US stocks that traded, 508 rose and 2,828 fell.
The S&P 500-2.04%closed at 126.91
How big a move#1,611of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,071price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose508of 4,711; 2,828 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | +6.6% |
| Wells Fargo (WFC) | +4.3% |
| Kroger (KR) | +3.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Tosco (TOS) | -9.2% |
| Gearhart Industries Inc (GOI) | -9.2% |
| Southland Royalty Co (SRO) | -9.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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