The stock market on February 11, 1981
February 11, 1981, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.77% to close at 128.24. Of 4,712 US stocks that traded, 1,144 rose and 1,729 fell.
The S&P 500-0.77%closed at 128.24
How big a move#8,330of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,008price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,144of 4,712; 1,729 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Kroger (KR) | +10.0% |
| Quaker Oats (OAT.) | +4.8% |
| Electronic Data Systems (EDS.) | +4.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Wang Labs Inc (WANG) | -7.6% |
| Staley Continental Inc (STA) | -6.9% |
| Coastal | -6.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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