The stock market on October 8, 1982
October 8, 1982, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 1.75% to close at 131.05. Of 4,982 US stocks that traded, 2,225 rose and 891 fell.
The S&P 500+1.75%closed at 131.05
How big a move#2,238of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,879price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,225of 4,982; 891 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) | +12.7% |
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | +9.8% |
| Levi Strauss (LEVI) | +9.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Natomas Co (NOM) | -9.5% |
| El Paso Co (ELG) | -5.5% |
| Cameron Iron Works (CIW) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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