The stock market on August 4, 1981
August 4, 1981, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.54% to close at 131.18. Of 4,966 US stocks that traded, 1,296 rose and 1,631 fell.
The S&P 500+0.54%closed at 131.18
How big a move#11,823of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,873price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,296of 4,966; 1,631 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Salomon | +10.7% |
| Tosco (TOS) | +10.4% |
| Kirby Corporation (KEX) | +7.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Placer Dome Inc (PDG) | -6.6% |
| Phoenix Resource Cos (PHN) | -4.2% |
| Ina Corp (INA) | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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