The stock market on October 28, 1982
October 28, 1982, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.26% to close at 133.59. Of 4,966 US stocks that traded, 1,372 rose and 1,618 fell.
The S&P 500-1.26%closed at 133.59
How big a move#4,235of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,767price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,372of 4,966; 1,618 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Heinz (HNZ) | +5.2% |
| Black & Decker (BDK) | +5.1% |
| Gulf United Corp (GHC) | +4.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | -9.8% |
| General Instrument (GIC) | -8.5% |
| Asarco Inc (AR) | -6.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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