The stock market on November 12, 1981
November 12, 1981, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.22% to close at 123.19. Of 5,031 US stocks that traded, 1,793 rose and 1,217 fell.
The S&P 500+0.22%closed at 123.19
How big a move#18,510of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,254price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,793of 5,031; 1,217 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | +10.2% |
| RCA Corp (RCA) | +7.2% |
| JCPenney (JCP) | +6.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Southland Royalty Co (SRO) | -13.0% |
| 7-Eleven Inc (SE) | -6.6% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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