The stock market on September 2, 1982
September 2, 1982, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 1.73% to close at 120.29. Of 5,010 US stocks that traded, 2,009 rose and 876 fell.
The S&P 500+1.73%closed at 120.29
How big a move#2,293of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,405price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,009of 5,010; 876 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Dome Mines (DM) | +19.4% |
| Homestake Mining (HM) | +13.4% |
| Campbell Red Lake Mines (CRK) | +11.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Martin Marietta (ML) | -7.2% |
| Mcorp | -4.1% |
| Txu Gas Co | -3.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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