The stock market on October 7, 1982
October 7, 1982, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 2.25% to close at 128.80. Of 4,983 US stocks that traded, 2,523 rose and 741 fell.
The S&P 500+2.25%closed at 128.80
How big a move#1,305of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,981price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,523of 4,983; 741 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Cabot Corporation (CBT) | +11.2% |
| Dome Mines (DM) | +10.1% |
| OfficeMax (BCC) | +10.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | -5.4% |
| Pogo Producing Co (PPP) | -4.8% |
| Foot Locker (Z) | -4.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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