The stock market on May 1, 1981
May 1, 1981, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.07% to close at 132.72. Of 4,806 US stocks that traded, 1,249 rose and 1,758 fell.
The S&P 500-0.07%closed at 132.72
How big a move#22,834of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,805price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,249of 4,806; 1,758 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Staley Continental Inc (STA) | +7.9% |
| Ocean Drilling & Exploration (ODR) | +7.3% |
| Computervision Corp (CVN) | +6.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Oregon Metallurgical Corp (OREM) | -6.0% |
| Gannett (GCI) | -5.9% |
| Winn-Dixie Stores (WIN) | -5.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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