The stock market on October 16, 1981
October 16, 1981, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.43% to close at 119.19. Of 4,998 US stocks that traded, 1,329 rose and 1,397 fell.
The S&P 500-0.43%closed at 119.19
How big a move#13,673of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,464price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,329of 4,998; 1,397 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Providian Corp (PVN) | +8.0% |
| Sunoco (SUN) | +6.3% |
| First Chicago Corp (FNB.) | +5.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Sunbeam Corp | -8.9% |
| Freeport-McMoran (FTX) | -8.6% |
| Coastal | -8.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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