The stock market on January 12, 1983
January 12, 1983, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.62% to close at 146.69. Of 5,020 US stocks that traded, 2,085 rose and 1,127 fell.
The S&P 500+0.62%closed at 146.69
How big a move#10,371of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,252price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,085of 5,020; 1,127 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Milacron (MZIAQ) | +8.1% |
| Tandem Computers Inc (TDM.) | +7.8% |
| Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI.) | +7.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Foot Locker (Z) | -6.3% |
| Husky Oil Ltd (HYO) | -6.3% |
| PPG Industries (PPG) | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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