The stock market on March 29, 1983
March 29, 1983, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.17% to close at 151.59. Of 5,066 US stocks that traded, 1,375 rose and 1,729 fell.
The S&P 500-0.17%closed at 151.59
How big a move#19,844of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,082price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,375of 5,066; 1,729 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Tie/Communications Inc (TIE) | +7.6% |
| Televideo Inc (TELVQ) | +5.5% |
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | +4.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| American Medical Int'l (AMI) | -5.7% |
| Walgreens Boots Alliance (WAG) | -5.7% |
| American Airlines Group (AMR) | -5.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ March 28, 1983 · Every March 29 · March 30, 1983 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.