The stock market on October 13, 1981
October 13, 1981, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.35% to close at 120.78. Of 4,997 US stocks that traded, 1,483 rose and 1,414 fell.
The S&P 500-0.35%closed at 120.78
How big a move#15,308of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,379price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,483of 4,997; 1,414 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Williams (WMB) | +20.0% |
| Pennzoil (PZE) | +19.1% |
| Sunbeam Corp | +16.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Coastal | -8.5% |
| Pacific Lumber Co | -5.0% |
| General Dynamics (GD) | -4.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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