The stock market on December 9, 1982
December 9, 1982, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.28% to close at 140.00. Of 5,013 US stocks that traded, 985 rose and 2,307 fell.
The S&P 500-1.28%closed at 140.00
How big a move#4,094of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,503price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose985of 5,013; 2,307 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mitchell Energy & Devel. (MND) | +11.0% |
| Noble Energy (NBL) | +7.4% |
| Unocal Corporation (UCL) | +6.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Warner Communications (WCI) | -32.3% |
| General Instrument (GIC) | -11.4% |
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | -10.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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