The stock market on February 8, 1983
February 8, 1983, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.84% to close at 145.70. Of 5,015 US stocks that traded, 1,359 rose and 1,824 fell.
The S&P 500-0.84%closed at 145.70
How big a move#7,610of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,288price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,359of 5,015; 1,824 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| First Charter Financial (FCF) | +14.0% |
| Pogo Producing Co (PPP) | +12.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber (GT) | -10.4% |
| El Paso Co (ELG) | -6.6% |
| US Airways Group (U) | -5.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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