The stock market on September 1, 1981
September 1, 1981, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.19% to close at 123.02. Of 4,989 US stocks that traded, 1,035 rose and 2,028 fell.
The S&P 500+0.19%closed at 123.02
How big a move#19,394of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,263price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,035of 4,989; 2,028 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Southland Royalty Co (SRO) | +12.2% |
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | +6.7% |
| Apple (AAPL) | +6.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Lubrizol (LZ) | -4.3% |
| McDonnell Douglas (MD) | -4.1% |
| Santa Fe Pacific Corp (SFX) | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ August 31, 1981 · Every September 1 · September 2, 1981 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.