The stock market on June 23, 1981
June 23, 1981, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.06% to close at 133.35. Of 4,896 US stocks that traded, 1,757 rose and 1,335 fell.
The S&P 500+1.06%closed at 133.35
How big a move#5,543of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,777price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,757of 4,896; 1,335 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Maxus Energy (MXS) | +11.9% |
| Texasgulf (TG) | +10.0% |
| Ltv Corp (LTVCQ) | +8.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Aquitaine Co Canada Ltd (AQC) | -5.2% |
| Litton Industries (LIT) | -4.7% |
| Wells Fargo & Co. (WFC.Z) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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