The stock market on October 29, 1982
October 29, 1982, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.10% to close at 133.72. Of 4,961 US stocks that traded, 1,651 rose and 1,359 fell.
The S&P 500+0.10%closed at 133.72
How big a move#21,921of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,761price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,651of 4,961; 1,359 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Convergent Inc (CVGT) | +13.2% |
| Black & Decker (BDK) | +10.5% |
| Chrysler Corp (C) | +10.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | -5.8% |
| Timken (TKR) | -5.3% |
| Sterling Drug (STY) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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