The stock market on February 28, 1983
February 28, 1983, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.12% to close at 148.06. Of 5,026 US stocks that traded, 1,273 rose and 2,009 fell.
The S&P 500-1.12%closed at 148.06
How big a move#5,051of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,203price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,273of 5,026; 2,009 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| H.F. Ahmanson (AHM) | +9.3% |
| Great Western Financial (GWF.) | +8.2% |
| TJX Companies, Inc. (The) (TJX) | +6.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dome Mines (DM) | -9.2% |
| Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) | -9.0% |
| Campbell Red Lake Mines (CRK) | -8.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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