The stock market on February 3, 1982
February 3, 1982, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.30% to close at 116.48. Of 5,063 US stocks that traded, 1,172 rose and 1,613 fell.
The S&P 500-1.30%closed at 116.48
How big a move#4,035of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,614price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,172of 5,063; 1,613 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Northwest Airlines (NWA) | +5.3% |
| Cordant Technologies Inc (CDD) | +4.6% |
| R.R. Donnelley & Sons (DNY) | +3.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Walker (hiram) Resources Ltd (HWR.) | -17.2% |
| Cattlesale Co (CTLE.) | -11.6% |
| Coastal | -9.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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