The stock market on September 22, 1982
September 22, 1982, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.71% to close at 123.99. Of 4,993 US stocks that traded, 1,695 rose and 1,279 fell.
The S&P 500-0.71%closed at 123.99
How big a move#9,092of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,214price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,695of 4,993; 1,279 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Bendix Corp | +6.0% |
| Betzdearborn Inc (BTL) | +5.9% |
| Foot Locker (Z) | +5.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Superior Oil (SOC) | -9.0% |
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | -8.9% |
| MCI Communications (MCIC.) | -7.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ September 21, 1982 · Every September 22 · September 23, 1982 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.