The stock market on July 16, 1981
July 16, 1981, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.08% to close at 130.34. Of 4,933 US stocks that traded, 1,526 rose and 1,252 fell.
The S&P 500+0.08%closed at 130.34
How big a move#22,299of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,911price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,526of 4,933; 1,252 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| MCI Communications (MCIC.) | +11.4% |
| Coastal | +7.5% |
| W.R. Grace & Co. (GRA) | +6.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Continental Corp. (CIC) | -6.1% |
| Pittston Brinks (PZB) | -5.4% |
| Cities Service Co | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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