The stock market on February 17, 1981
February 17, 1981, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.65% to close at 127.81. Of 4,729 US stocks that traded, 1,401 rose and 1,493 fell.
The S&P 500+0.65%closed at 127.81
How big a move#9,922of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,028price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,401of 4,729; 1,493 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Cattlesale Co (CTLE.) | +7.6% |
| Milacron (MZIAQ) | +7.2% |
| Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) | +6.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dana (DAN) | -3.7% |
| Cessna Aircraft Co (CEA) | -3.7% |
| Stauffer Chemical Co (STF.) | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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