The stock market on May 18, 1981
May 18, 1981, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.28% to close at 132.54. Of 4,833 US stocks that traded, 1,623 rose and 1,406 fell.
The S&P 500+0.28%closed at 132.54
How big a move#17,003of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,813price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,623of 4,833; 1,406 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Humana (HUM) | +7.8% |
| Tandem Computers Inc (TDM.) | +6.9% |
| Freeport-McMoran (FTX) | +6.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Tom Brown Inc (TMBR) | -5.1% |
| MCI Communications (MCIC.) | -4.7% |
| Honeywell International (HON) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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