The stock market on October 9, 1981
October 9, 1981, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.70% to close at 121.45. Of 4,994 US stocks that traded, 1,694 rose and 1,430 fell.
The S&P 500-0.70%closed at 121.45
How big a move#9,237of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,343price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,694of 4,994; 1,430 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Dean Witter Reynolds Org Inc (DWR) | +35.8% |
| Coastal | +8.4% |
| Milacron (MZIAQ) | +7.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mesa Inc (MXP.) | -6.7% |
| Parker Drilling Co (PKDC) | -6.3% |
| Crystal Gas Storage Inc (COR) | -6.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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