The stock market on April 11, 1983
April 11, 1983, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 1.50% to close at 155.14. Of 5,082 US stocks that traded, 2,227 rose and 1,046 fell.
The S&P 500+1.50%closed at 155.14
How big a move#3,081of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,966price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,227of 5,082; 1,046 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Tie/Communications Inc (TIE) | +7.9% |
| Sonat Inc. (SNT) | +6.6% |
| Wendy's International Inc (WEN) | +6.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Storage Technology (STK) | -5.0% |
| Warner Communications (WCI) | -3.6% |
| Northwest Airlines (NWA) | -3.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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