The stock market on May 14, 1981
May 14, 1981, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.56% to close at 131.28. Of 4,835 US stocks that traded, 1,824 rose and 1,139 fell.
The S&P 500+0.56%closed at 131.28
How big a move#11,428of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,868price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,824of 4,835; 1,139 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Coastal | +12.0% |
| MCI Communications (MCIC.) | +11.4% |
| Eastern Enterprises (EFU) | +6.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Nlt Corp (NLT) | -7.7% |
| Beckman Coulter (BEC) | -5.5% |
| Cabot Corporation (CBT) | -3.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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