The stock market on September 14, 1981
September 14, 1981, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.78% to close at 120.66. Of 4,982 US stocks that traded, 1,351 rose and 1,687 fell.
The S&P 500-0.78%closed at 120.66
How big a move#8,230of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,385price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,351of 4,982; 1,687 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Hutton (E.F.) Group (EFH) | +9.2% |
| Crystal Gas Storage Inc (COR) | +7.8% |
| North American Philips | +6.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Coastal | -7.8% |
| Wang Labs Inc (WANG) | -4.8% |
| Parker Drilling Co (PKDC) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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