The stock market on August 5, 1982
August 5, 1982, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.92% to close at 105.16. Of 5,026 US stocks that traded, 719 rose and 2,119 fell.
The S&P 500-0.92%closed at 105.16
How big a move#6,726of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,326price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose719of 5,026; 2,119 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| American Standard (TT) | +8.6% |
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | +8.3% |
| Paccar (PCAR) | +5.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Eli Lilly (LLY) | -7.0% |
| Pogo Producing Co (PPP) | -7.0% |
| Alexander & Alexander (AAL) | -6.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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