The stock market on March 17, 1982
March 17, 1982, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.18% to close at 109.08. Of 5,051 US stocks that traded, 1,263 rose and 1,462 fell.
The S&P 500-0.18%closed at 109.08
How big a move#19,534of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,063price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,263of 5,051; 1,462 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| El Paso Co (ELG) | +8.7% |
| Lubrizol (LZ) | +7.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| PepsiAmericas (WH) | -10.2% |
| Tom Brown Inc (TMBR) | -7.1% |
| Cabot Corporation (CBT) | -6.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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