The stock market on November 23, 1981
November 23, 1981, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.09% to close at 121.60. Of 5,039 US stocks that traded, 1,323 rose and 1,643 fell.
The S&P 500-0.09%closed at 121.60
How big a move#22,108of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,336price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,323of 5,039; 1,643 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Heublein (HBL) | +7.0% |
| MCI Communications (MCIC.) | +7.0% |
| Coastal | +5.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Tom Brown Inc (TMBR) | -5.5% |
| NiSource (NI) | -5.3% |
| Allied Stores | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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