The stock market on March 2, 1982
March 2, 1982, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.56% to close at 112.68. Of 5,068 US stocks that traded, 1,493 rose and 1,354 fell.
The S&P 500-0.56%closed at 112.68
How big a move#11,485of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,837price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,493of 5,068; 1,354 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Kellogg (K) | +5.1% |
| Brown Forman Cp (BF) | +4.8% |
| Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) | +4.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| General American Oil Co Tx (GAO) | -7.7% |
| BP p.l.c. (BP) | -7.6% |
| Baker Hughes (BHI) | -7.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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