The stock market on May 27, 1982
May 27, 1982, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.40% to close at 112.66. Of 5,032 US stocks that traded, 933 rose and 1,774 fell.
The S&P 500-0.40%closed at 112.66
How big a move#14,415of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,838price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose933of 5,032; 1,774 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Noble Energy (NBL) | +5.1% |
| Boeing (BA) | +4.5% |
| Mesa Inc (MXP.) | +4.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| OfficeMax (BCC) | -7.8% |
| Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) | -5.1% |
| Geico Corp (GEC) | -5.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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