The stock market on October 12, 1981
October 12, 1981, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.20% to close at 121.21. Of 4,993 US stocks that traded, 1,425 rose and 1,417 fell.
The S&P 500-0.20%closed at 121.21
How big a move#19,110of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,356price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,425of 4,993; 1,417 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Hutton (E.F.) Group (EFH) | +6.6% |
| Providian Corp (PVN) | +5.6% |
| Corning (GLW) | +5.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ncr Corp. (NCR) | -5.8% |
| Parker Drilling Co (PKDC) | -5.1% |
| Polaroid (PRDCQ) | -5.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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