The stock market on February 1, 1983
February 1, 1983, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.61% to close at 142.96. Of 5,015 US stocks that traded, 1,380 rose and 1,797 fell.
The S&P 500-1.61%closed at 142.96
How big a move#2,655of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,389price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,380of 5,015; 1,797 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | +4.8% |
| Beverly Enterprises (BEV) | +4.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Big Three Industries | -8.3% |
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | -6.9% |
| Searle G D & (SRL) | -6.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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