The stock market on March 31, 1983
March 31, 1983, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.28% to close at 152.96. Of 5,067 US stocks that traded, 1,671 rose and 1,518 fell.
The S&P 500-0.28%closed at 152.96
How big a move#16,988of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,037price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,671of 5,067; 1,518 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mesa Inc (MXP.) | +10.1% |
| Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) | +9.8% |
| Ocean Drilling & Exploration (ODR) | +9.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| US Airways Group (U) | -7.2% |
| Mca Inc. (MCA) | -7.1% |
| Tie/Communications Inc (TIE) | -5.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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