The stock market on July 20, 1981
July 20, 1981, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.56% to close at 128.72. Of 4,938 US stocks that traded, 588 rose and 2,757 fell.
The S&P 500-1.56%closed at 128.72
How big a move#2,832of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,985price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose588of 4,938; 2,757 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Phoenix Resource Cos (PHN) | +7.6% |
| Natomas Co (NOM) | +5.8% |
| Pogo Producing Co (PPP) | +4.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Transamerica (TA) | -7.6% |
| Campbell Red Lake Mines (CRK) | -6.9% |
| Apple (AAPL) | -6.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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