The stock market on September 16, 1981
September 16, 1981, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.75% to close at 118.87. Of 4,986 US stocks that traded, 768 rose and 2,290 fell.
The S&P 500-0.75%closed at 118.87
How big a move#8,615of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,481price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose768of 4,986; 2,290 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Southland Royalty Co (SRO) | +5.9% |
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | +5.0% |
| Geico Corp (GEC) | +4.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Polaroid (PRDCQ) | -7.0% |
| Kirby Corporation (KEX) | -6.5% |
| Dome Mines (DM) | -6.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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