The stock market on March 20, 1981
March 20, 1981, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.46% to close at 134.08. Of 4,746 US stocks that traded, 2,015 rose and 965 fell.
The S&P 500+0.46%closed at 134.08
How big a move#13,088of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,746price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,015of 4,746; 965 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Pioneer Corp-Texas (PNA) | +10.1% |
| Ashland (ASH) | +8.1% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | +8.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| First Charter Financial (FCF) | -5.3% |
| Phelps Dodge (PD) | -3.8% |
| Manville (JM) | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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