The stock market on May 20, 1982
May 20, 1982, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.26% to close at 114.59. Of 5,029 US stocks that traded, 850 rose and 1,998 fell.
The S&P 500-0.26%closed at 114.59
How big a move#17,432of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,723price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose850of 5,029; 1,998 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Deere (DE) | +5.8% |
| Southland Royalty Co (SRO) | +4.9% |
| Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) | +4.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | -15.4% |
| Tom Brown Inc (TMBR) | -8.6% |
| Interfirst Corp (IFC) | -8.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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