The stock market on April 27, 1981
April 27, 1981, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.25% to close at 135.48. Of 4,801 US stocks that traded, 1,601 rose and 1,518 fell.
The S&P 500+0.25%closed at 135.48
How big a move#17,673of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,687price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,601of 4,801; 1,518 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Paradyne Corp (PDN) | +6.7% |
| Sedco (SED) | +6.3% |
| Mesa Inc (MXP.) | +6.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Raychem Corp (RYC.) | -5.4% |
| Scientific-Atlanta (SFA) | -5.1% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | -4.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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