The stock market on February 17, 1983
February 17, 1983, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.01% to close at 147.44. Of 5,020 US stocks that traded, 1,384 rose and 1,716 fell.
The S&P 500+0.01%closed at 147.44
How big a move#24,386of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,225price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,384of 5,020; 1,716 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Belco Petroleum Corp (BPC) | +6.8% |
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | +6.1% |
| Metromedia (MET) | +5.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | -7.7% |
| Whirlpool (WHR) | -5.1% |
| Convergent Inc (CVGT) | -4.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ February 16, 1983 · Every February 17 · February 18, 1983 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.