The stock market on October 21, 1982
October 21, 1982, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.12% to close at 139.06. Of 4,971 US stocks that traded, 1,850 rose and 1,329 fell.
The S&P 500-0.12%closed at 139.06
How big a move#21,200of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,540price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,850of 4,971; 1,329 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | +11.5% |
| Usg Corp. (USG) | +9.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Polaroid (PRDCQ) | -9.3% |
| Consolidated Edison (ED) | -6.8% |
| Black & Decker (BDK) | -5.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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