The stock market on June 18, 1981
June 18, 1981, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.26% to close at 131.64. Of 4,881 US stocks that traded, 1,018 rose and 2,095 fell.
The S&P 500-1.26%closed at 131.64
How big a move#4,211of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,852price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,018of 4,881; 2,095 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Belco Petroleum Corp (BPC) | +6.3% |
| FMC Corporation (FMC) | +4.9% |
| Pioneer Corp-Texas (PNA) | +4.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| M/a-com (MAI) | -8.1% |
| Southland Royalty Co (SRO) | -6.5% |
| Cattlesale Co (CTLE.) | -5.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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