The stock market on November 20, 1981
November 20, 1981, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.83% to close at 121.71. Of 5,033 US stocks that traded, 1,950 rose and 1,076 fell.
The S&P 500+0.83%closed at 121.71
How big a move#7,705of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,330price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,950of 5,033; 1,076 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| PepsiAmericas (WH) | +14.3% |
| Southland Royalty Co (SRO) | +11.6% |
| Sabine Corp (SAB) | +9.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Campbell Soup (CPB) | -4.7% |
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | -3.9% |
| Pogo Producing Co (PPP) | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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