The stock market on April 3, 1981
April 3, 1981, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.61% to close at 135.49. Of 4,766 US stocks that traded, 1,452 rose and 1,545 fell.
The S&P 500-0.61%closed at 135.49
How big a move#10,612of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,686price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,452of 4,766; 1,545 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| General American Oil Co Tx (GAO) | +6.4% |
| Continental Group (CCC) | +6.3% |
| Waste Management Inc-Old (WMX) | +6.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Oregon Metallurgical Corp (OREM) | -6.7% |
| Staley Continental Inc (STA) | -5.9% |
| Rollins (ROL) | -5.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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