The stock market on February 24, 1982
February 24, 1982, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.76% to close at 113.47. Of 5,071 US stocks that traded, 1,809 rose and 1,100 fell.
The S&P 500+1.76%closed at 113.47
How big a move#2,205of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,790price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,809of 5,071; 1,100 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Tom Brown Inc (TMBR) | +11.7% |
| Louisiana Land & Exploration (LLX.) | +9.4% |
| Natomas Co (NOM) | +8.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Big Three Industries | -4.7% |
| Geosource Inc (GSE) | -3.9% |
| Allied Bancshares Inc-Tx (ALBN) | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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