The stock market on August 2, 1982
August 2, 1982, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 1.76% to close at 108.98. Of 5,026 US stocks that traded, 1,851 rose and 914 fell.
The S&P 500+1.76%closed at 108.98
How big a move#2,185of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,069price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,851of 5,026; 914 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Petrolane Inc (PTO) | +10.8% |
| Campbell Red Lake Mines (CRK) | +8.8% |
| Dome Mines (DM) | +8.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Cities Service Co | -18.0% |
| RadioShack (TAN) | -5.2% |
| Great Northern Nekoosa (GNN) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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