The stock market on March 24, 1982
March 24, 1982, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.51% to close at 112.97. Of 5,053 US stocks that traded, 1,460 rose and 1,433 fell.
The S&P 500-0.51%closed at 112.97
How big a move#12,267of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,820price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,460of 5,053; 1,433 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Scientific-Atlanta (SFA) | +7.1% |
| Petrie Stores Liquidation Tr | +5.6% |
| NL Industries, Inc. (NL) | +5.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Noble Energy (NBL) | -7.2% |
| American Standard (TT) | -6.7% |
| Coastal | -6.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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