The stock market on October 21, 1981
October 21, 1981, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.15% to close at 120.10. Of 5,004 US stocks that traded, 1,531 rose and 1,399 fell.
The S&P 500-0.15%closed at 120.10
How big a move#20,485of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,415price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,531of 5,004; 1,399 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Noble Energy (NBL) | +10.4% |
| Lockheed Martin (LMT) | +9.7% |
| Beckman Coulter (BEC) | +6.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Levi Strauss (LEVI) | -6.3% |
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | -5.9% |
| Providian Corp (PVN) | -5.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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