The stock market on July 22, 1981
July 22, 1981, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.94% to close at 127.13. Of 4,944 US stocks that traded, 1,036 rose and 1,947 fell.
The S&P 500-0.94%closed at 127.13
How big a move#6,555of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,060price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,036of 4,944; 1,947 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Scientific-Atlanta (SFA) | +5.9% |
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | +4.5% |
| Waste Management Inc-Old (WMX) | +4.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Cities Service Co | -7.2% |
| Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO) | -6.9% |
| Foot Locker (Z) | -6.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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