The stock market on May 22, 1981
May 22, 1981, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.32% to close at 131.33. Of 4,847 US stocks that traded, 1,632 rose and 1,322 fell.
The S&P 500-0.32%closed at 131.33
How big a move#16,129of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,866price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,632of 4,847; 1,322 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Amf Inc (AMF) | +6.6% |
| Macy (R H) & Co | +5.4% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | +5.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mitchell Energy & Devel. (MND) | -4.8% |
| M/a-com (MAI) | -4.3% |
| Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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