The stock market on March 3, 1982
March 3, 1982, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.56% to close at 110.92. Of 5,064 US stocks that traded, 695 rose and 2,387 fell.
The S&P 500-1.56%closed at 110.92
How big a move#2,826of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,946price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose695of 5,064; 2,387 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | +5.5% |
| Northwest Airlines (NWA) | +4.0% |
| Pillsbury Co | +3.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | -10.6% |
| Freeport-McMoran (FTX) | -9.3% |
| Texas Oil & Gas (TXO) | -8.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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