The stock market on July 2, 1981
July 2, 1981, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.87% to close at 128.64. Of 4,913 US stocks that traded, 838 rose and 2,235 fell.
The S&P 500-0.87%closed at 128.64
How big a move#7,219of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,989price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose838of 4,913; 2,235 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Dome Mines (DM) | +5.2% |
| Sabine Corp (SAB) | +4.7% |
| Pioneer Corp-Texas (PNA) | +3.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| General Instrument (GIC) | -6.7% |
| Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (OSG) | -5.5% |
| Belco Petroleum Corp (BPC) | -5.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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