The stock market on September 4, 1981
September 4, 1981, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.97% to close at 120.07. Of 4,988 US stocks that traded, 764 rose and 2,539 fell.
The S&P 500-0.97%closed at 120.07
How big a move#6,338of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,416price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose764of 4,988; 2,539 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Aquitaine Co Canada Ltd (AQC) | +14.5% |
| Scientific-Atlanta (SFA) | +5.4% |
| Husky Oil Ltd (HYO) | +3.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| NextEra Energy (FPL) | -8.2% |
| Tandem Computers Inc (TDM.) | -6.4% |
| Gould Inc (GLD) | -6.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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