The stock market on August 27, 1981
August 27, 1981, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.16% to close at 123.51. Of 4,982 US stocks that traded, 842 rose and 2,095 fell.
The S&P 500-1.16%closed at 123.51
How big a move#4,781of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,238price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose842of 4,982; 2,095 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Bally Entertainment (BLY) | +3.5% |
| Mgic Investment Corp (MGI) | +2.9% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | +2.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Cities Service Co | -8.6% |
| Southland Royalty Co (SRO) | -8.6% |
| Superior Oil (SOC) | -8.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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