The stock market on August 18, 1982
August 18, 1982, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.46% to close at 108.54. Of 5,021 US stocks that traded, 2,385 rose and 864 fell.
The S&P 500-0.46%closed at 108.54
How big a move#13,209of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,098price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,385of 5,021; 864 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mitchell Energy & Devel. (MND) | +11.4% |
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | +8.1% |
| Walter (jim) Corp (JWC.) | +7.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Warner Communications (WCI) | -10.9% |
| Northwest Industries (NWT) | -10.3% |
| Diebold Nixdorf Incorporated (DBD) | -9.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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