The stock market on October 19, 1981
October 19, 1981, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.18% to close at 118.98. Of 5,003 US stocks that traded, 1,102 rose and 1,776 fell.
The S&P 500-0.18%closed at 118.98
How big a move#19,693of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,475price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,102of 5,003; 1,776 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Phoenix Resource Cos (PHN) | +9.4% |
| Supron Energy Corp (SUE) | +8.5% |
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | +6.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | -5.1% |
| Alcoa (AA) | -5.1% |
| OfficeMax (BCC) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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