The stock market on September 18, 1981
September 18, 1981, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.76% to close at 116.26. Of 4,995 US stocks that traded, 856 rose and 2,262 fell.
The S&P 500-0.76%closed at 116.26
How big a move#8,516of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,627price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose856of 4,995; 2,262 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| BankAmerica Corp. | +4.6% |
| Carnation (CMK) | +3.9% |
| Storage Technology (STK) | +3.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ashland (ASH) | -11.8% |
| Crystal Gas Storage Inc (COR) | -8.9% |
| Pioneer Corp-Texas (PNA) | -8.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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