The stock market on February 26, 1981
February 26, 1981, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 1.23% to close at 130.10. Of 4,725 US stocks that traded, 2,099 rose and 863 fell.
The S&P 500+1.23%closed at 130.10
How big a move#4,385of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,922price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,099of 4,725; 863 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ltv Corp (LTVCQ) | +10.8% |
| Parker Drilling Co (PKDC) | +10.8% |
| Phoenix Resource Cos (PHN) | +10.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Adobe Oil & Gas Corp (AOI) | -3.6% |
| Delhi Intl Oil Corp (DLH) | -3.1% |
| Homestake Mining (HM) | -2.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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