The stock market on December 20, 1982
December 20, 1982, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.90% to close at 136.25. Of 5,026 US stocks that traded, 1,178 rose and 1,907 fell.
The S&P 500-0.90%closed at 136.25
How big a move#6,908of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,654price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,178of 5,026; 1,907 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| General American Oil Co Tx (GAO) | +24.3% |
| Southland Royalty Co (SRO) | +9.2% |
| Winn-Dixie Stores (WIN) | +4.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Storage Technology (STK) | -6.9% |
| Amerada Hess (AHC) | -6.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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