The stock market on May 17, 1982
May 17, 1982, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.10% to close at 116.71. Of 5,031 US stocks that traded, 756 rose and 2,013 fell.
The S&P 500-1.10%closed at 116.71
How big a move#5,226of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,601price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose756of 5,031; 2,013 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| RCA Corp (RCA) | +4.3% |
| Sonat Inc. (SNT) | +3.7% |
| RiteAid (RAD) | +2.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dresser Industries Inc (DI.) | -8.8% |
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | -6.9% |
| PanEnergy (PEL) | -6.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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