The stock market on February 9, 1981
February 9, 1981, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.02% to close at 129.27. Of 4,718 US stocks that traded, 1,179 rose and 1,764 fell.
The S&P 500-1.02%closed at 129.27
How big a move#5,879of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,960price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,179of 4,718; 1,764 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Homestake Mining (HM) | +4.6% |
| Texasgulf (TG) | +4.0% |
| Olin (OLN) | +3.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Harbinger Group Inc (HRG) | -8.8% |
| Shell Oil | -7.3% |
| Texas Oil & Gas (TXO) | -7.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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