The stock market on October 20, 1982
October 20, 1982, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.94% to close at 139.23. Of 4,974 US stocks that traded, 2,234 rose and 904 fell.
The S&P 500+1.94%closed at 139.23
How big a move#1,790of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,533price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,234of 4,974; 904 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Storage Technology (STK) | +11.9% |
| American Standard (TT) | +11.8% |
| Wang Labs Inc (WANG) | +9.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | -9.5% |
| Cinergy (CIN) | -4.5% |
| United Energy Resources | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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