The stock market on September 28, 1981
September 28, 1981, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 2.45% to close at 115.53. Of 4,981 US stocks that traded, 1,548 rose and 2,099 fell.
The S&P 500+2.45%closed at 115.53
How big a move#1,092of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,669price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,548of 4,981; 2,099 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Noble Energy (NBL) | +16.7% |
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | +16.3% |
| Western Co Of No Amer (WSN.) | +13.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Virginia Electric & Power Co | -4.4% |
| Duquesne Light Holdings Inc (DQE) | -4.0% |
| Asarco Inc (AR) | -3.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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