The stock market on March 7, 1983
March 7, 1983, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.00% to close at 153.67. Of 5,034 US stocks that traded, 1,697 rose and 1,557 fell.
The S&P 5000.00%closed at 153.67
How big a move#24,789of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,013price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,697of 5,034; 1,557 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Wendy's International Inc (WEN) | +10.8% |
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | +6.1% |
| Armstrong Holdings (ACK) | +6.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| H.F. Ahmanson (AHM) | -9.0% |
| Key Pharmaceuticals Inc (KPH) | -4.2% |
| Shared Medical Systems (SMS) | -4.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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