The stock market on May 28, 1981
May 28, 1981, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.24% to close at 133.45. Of 4,854 US stocks that traded, 1,766 rose and 1,336 fell.
The S&P 500-0.24%closed at 133.45
How big a move#18,000of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,773price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,766of 4,854; 1,336 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Shearson Loeb Rhoades (SHE) | +6.6% |
| Amax Inc. (AMX) | +6.5% |
| Sterling Drug (STY) | +6.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Noble Energy (NBL) | -9.4% |
| Ocean Drilling & Exploration (ODR) | -6.5% |
| Baker Hughes (BHI) | -6.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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