The stock market on July 21, 1981
July 21, 1981, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.30% to close at 128.34. Of 4,939 US stocks that traded, 786 rose and 2,408 fell.
The S&P 500-0.30%closed at 128.34
How big a move#16,641of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,003price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose786of 4,939; 2,408 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Sedco (SED) | +11.7% |
| Amerada Hess (AHC) | +9.8% |
| Ltv Corp (LTVCQ) | +9.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | -6.9% |
| Interfirst Corp (IFC) | -5.6% |
| Mead (MEA) | -4.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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