The stock market on September 8, 1982
September 8, 1982, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.68% to close at 122.20. Of 5,008 US stocks that traded, 1,746 rose and 1,083 fell.
The S&P 500+0.68%closed at 122.20
How big a move#9,500of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,305price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,746of 5,008; 1,083 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Superior Oil (SOC) | +11.6% |
| Bendix Corp | +11.1% |
| General American Oil Co Tx (GAO) | +8.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Viad Corp (VVI) | -4.8% |
| Union Camp (UCC) | -4.4% |
| General Foods Corp | -4.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ September 7, 1982 · Every September 8 · September 9, 1982 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.