The stock market on September 15, 1981
September 15, 1981, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.74% to close at 119.77. Of 4,984 US stocks that traded, 1,352 rose and 1,567 fell.
The S&P 500-0.74%closed at 119.77
How big a move#8,795of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,432price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,352of 4,984; 1,567 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Southland Royalty Co (SRO) | +32.0% |
| Kirby Corporation (KEX) | +8.3% |
| Energy Reserves Group (ERGS) | +7.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | -11.1% |
| Harbinger Group Inc (HRG) | -10.8% |
| Ashland (ASH) | -6.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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