The stock market on March 18, 1981
March 18, 1981, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.22% to close at 134.22. Of 4,742 US stocks that traded, 1,693 rose and 1,297 fell.
The S&P 500+0.22%closed at 134.22
How big a move#18,406of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,740price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,693of 4,742; 1,297 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| PepsiAmericas (WH) | +15.5% |
| Ford Motor (F) | +9.2% |
| USF&G Corporation (United States Fidelity & Guaranty) (FG) | +8.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) | -7.2% |
| Pioneer Corp-Texas (PNA) | -6.9% |
| Ocean Drilling & Exploration (ODR) | -6.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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