The stock market on November 9, 1981
November 9, 1981, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.51% to close at 123.29. Of 5,029 US stocks that traded, 1,422 rose and 1,603 fell.
The S&P 500+0.51%closed at 123.29
How big a move#12,352of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,249price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,422of 5,029; 1,603 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Bally Entertainment (BLY) | +7.3% |
| Freeport-McMoran (FTX) | +6.4% |
| 7-Eleven Inc (SE) | +5.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Amax Inc. (AMX) | -9.9% |
| JCPenney (JCP) | -5.4% |
| Ina Corp (INA) | -5.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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