The stock market on December 1, 1982
December 1, 1982, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.14% to close at 138.72. Of 4,997 US stocks that traded, 2,169 rose and 1,096 fell.
The S&P 500+0.14%closed at 138.72
How big a move#20,776of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,554price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,169of 4,997; 1,096 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Nalco Chemical Co (NLC) | +7.7% |
| Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) | +7.6% |
| Champion International (CHA) | +6.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Natomas Co (NOM) | -6.4% |
| Warner Communications (WCI) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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