The stock market on October 18, 1982
October 18, 1982, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 2.37% to close at 136.73. Of 4,969 US stocks that traded, 2,223 rose and 906 fell.
The S&P 500+2.37%closed at 136.73
How big a move#1,170of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,635price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,223of 4,969; 906 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| New Valley Corp (NVAL.) | +11.6% |
| Tsl Holdings Inc (TSLHQ) | +11.0% |
| Bankers Trust (BT) | +7.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Phelps Dodge (PD) | -5.0% |
| Sprint Nextel (FON) | -3.5% |
| Storage Technology (STK) | -3.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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