The stock market on November 3, 1982
November 3, 1982, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 3.91% to close at 142.87. Of 5,024 US stocks that traded, 2,802 rose and 678 fell.
The S&P 500+3.91%closed at 142.87
How big a move#331of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,392price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,802of 5,024; 678 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| MeadWestvaco (W) | +12.8% |
| Sears Holdings (SHLDQ) | +12.4% |
| Storage Technology (STK) | +12.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | -5.1% |
| Northwest Industries (NWT) | -4.7% |
| Homestake Mining (HM) | -3.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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