The stock market on April 29, 1981
April 29, 1981, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.95% to close at 133.05. Of 4,805 US stocks that traded, 866 rose and 2,243 fell.
The S&P 500-0.95%closed at 133.05
How big a move#6,448of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,790price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose866of 4,805; 2,243 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Coastal | +11.7% |
| Ocean Drilling & Exploration (ODR) | +8.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Signal Companies (SGN) | -6.4% |
| Texas Commerce Bancshares (TCB) | -5.7% |
| Oregon Metallurgical Corp (OREM) | -5.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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