The stock market on May 16, 1983
May 16, 1983, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.92% to close at 163.40. Of 5,126 US stocks that traded, 832 rose and 2,688 fell.
The S&P 500-0.92%closed at 163.40
How big a move#6,792of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,715price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose832of 5,126; 2,688 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Tie/Communications Inc (TIE) | +7.2% |
| Lowe's (LOW) | +5.1% |
| Texas Oil & Gas (TXO) | +5.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Televideo Inc (TELVQ) | -7.6% |
| H.F. Ahmanson (AHM) | -6.3% |
| Tsl Holdings Inc (TSLHQ) | -6.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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