The stock market on August 3, 1981
August 3, 1981, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.34% to close at 130.48. Of 4,965 US stocks that traded, 1,061 rose and 1,929 fell.
The S&P 500-0.34%closed at 130.48
How big a move#15,698of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,904price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,061of 4,965; 1,929 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Salomon | +7.5% |
| Clark Oil & Refining Corp (CKO) | +7.0% |
| Txu Gas Co | +5.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Kirby Corporation (KEX) | -5.4% |
| Bankers Trust (BT) | -4.9% |
| MCI Communications (MCIC.) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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