The stock market on January 4, 1983
January 4, 1983, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 2.18% to close at 141.36. Of 5,031 US stocks that traded, 1,963 rose and 1,197 fell.
The S&P 500+2.18%closed at 141.36
How big a move#1,394of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,450price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,963of 5,031; 1,197 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Superior Oil (SOC) | +10.5% |
| Searle G D & (SRL) | +8.9% |
| Natomas Co (NOM) | +8.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Pacific Telecom Inc (PTCM) | -5.5% |
| W.W. Grainger (GWW) | -4.1% |
| V.F. Corporation (VFC) | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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