The stock market on March 3, 1981
March 3, 1981, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.10% to close at 130.56. Of 4,723 US stocks that traded, 1,206 rose and 1,730 fell.
The S&P 500-1.10%closed at 130.56
How big a move#5,247of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,901price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,206of 4,723; 1,730 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Northwest Industries (NWT) | +6.3% |
| Scientific-Atlanta (SFA) | +6.1% |
| Ethyl (NEU) | +5.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | -7.4% |
| Phoenix Resource Cos (PHN) | -6.7% |
| Atlantic Richfield (ARCO) (ARC) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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