The stock market on February 4, 1981
February 4, 1981, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.10% to close at 128.59. Of 4,709 US stocks that traded, 1,791 rose and 1,102 fell.
The S&P 500+0.10%closed at 128.59
How big a move#21,791of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,991price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,791of 4,709; 1,102 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Bally Entertainment (BLY) | +8.5% |
| Walmart (WMT) | +7.5% |
| 7-Eleven Inc (SE) | +7.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Phoenix Resource Cos (PHN) | -3.6% |
| Texas Oil & Gas (TXO) | -3.4% |
| Kroger (KR) | -3.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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