The stock market on April 9, 1981
April 9, 1981, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.27% to close at 134.67. Of 4,781 US stocks that traded, 1,774 rose and 1,238 fell.
The S&P 500+0.27%closed at 134.67
How big a move#17,258of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,721price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,774of 4,781; 1,238 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| City Investing Co (CNV) | +11.0% |
| Storage Technology (STK) | +10.2% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | +8.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Sedco (SED) | -5.5% |
| Gearhart Industries Inc (GOI) | -5.2% |
| Tom Brown Inc (TMBR) | -5.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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