The stock market on August 20, 1981
August 20, 1981, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.15% to close at 130.69. Of 4,976 US stocks that traded, 1,510 rose and 1,280 fell.
The S&P 500+0.15%closed at 130.69
How big a move#20,399of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,895price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,510of 4,976; 1,280 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Western Co Of No Amer (WSN.) | +5.8% |
| Sedco (SED) | +4.9% |
| CVS Health (CVS) | +4.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Superior Oil (SOC) | -5.8% |
| Pioneer Corp-Texas (PNA) | -4.5% |
| Hutton (E.F.) Group (EFH) | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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