The stock market on August 5, 1981
August 5, 1981, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.14% to close at 132.67. Of 4,969 US stocks that traded, 1,800 rose and 1,169 fell.
The S&P 500+1.14%closed at 132.67
How big a move#4,951of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,807price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,800of 4,969; 1,169 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Freeport-McMoran (FTX) | +10.7% |
| Pennzoil (PZE) | +10.0% |
| Adobe Oil & Gas Corp (AOI) | +10.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Pillsbury Co | -5.7% |
| Interfirst Corp (IFC) | -3.8% |
| Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO) | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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