The stock market on August 23, 1982
August 23, 1982, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 2.73% to close at 116.11. Of 5,022 US stocks that traded, 2,310 rose and 752 fell.
The S&P 500+2.73%closed at 116.11
How big a move#835of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,635price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,310of 5,022; 752 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | +17.6% |
| NL Industries, Inc. (NL) | +13.9% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | +13.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Cities Service Co | -6.3% |
| Bausch & Lomb (BOL) | -5.9% |
| Continental Bank Corp (CBK) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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