The stock market on February 25, 1981
February 25, 1981, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.89% to close at 128.52. Of 4,731 US stocks that traded, 1,306 rose and 1,592 fell.
The S&P 500+0.89%closed at 128.52
How big a move#7,039of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,994price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,306of 4,731; 1,592 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Phoenix Resource Cos (PHN) | +27.8% |
| Okc Corp (OKC.) | +18.7% |
| Masonite Corp (MNC) | +14.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Intel (INTC) | -9.7% |
| Bendix Corp | -7.4% |
| Owens Corning (OWC) | -5.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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