The stock market on February 16, 1983
February 16, 1983, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.59% to close at 147.43. Of 5,018 US stocks that traded, 1,479 rose and 1,686 fell.
The S&P 500-0.59%closed at 147.43
How big a move#10,939of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,226price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,479of 5,018; 1,686 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Jefferson-Pilot (JP) | +5.6% |
| Beatrice Cos Inc | +5.1% |
| V.F. Corporation (VFC) | +4.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Warner Communications (WCI) | -7.5% |
| Nalco Chemical Co (NLC) | -6.4% |
| Pe Corp-Pe Biosy (PEB) | -4.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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