The stock market on April 2, 1981
April 2, 1981, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.18% to close at 136.32. Of 4,767 US stocks that traded, 1,543 rose and 1,437 fell.
The S&P 500-0.18%closed at 136.32
How big a move#19,533of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,652price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,543of 4,767; 1,437 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Rollins (ROL) | +11.2% |
| Apple (AAPL) | +8.7% |
| Waste Management Inc-Old (WMX) | +8.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Black & Decker (BDK) | -12.1% |
| Raychem Corp (RYC.) | -5.6% |
| Cessna Aircraft Co (CEA) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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