The stock market on October 6, 1982
October 6, 1982, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 3.27% to close at 125.97. Of 4,984 US stocks that traded, 2,386 rose and 657 fell.
The S&P 500+3.27%closed at 125.97
How big a move#524of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,116price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,386of 4,984; 657 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Kemper Corp (KEM) | +14.0% |
| Geico Corp (GEC) | +12.4% |
| Hutton (E.F.) Group (EFH) | +10.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| American Standard (TT) | -9.3% |
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | -5.1% |
| Mesa Inc (MXP.) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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