The stock market on May 19, 1983
May 19, 1983, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.78% to close at 161.99. Of 5,127 US stocks that traded, 1,303 rose and 2,026 fell.
The S&P 500-0.78%closed at 161.99
How big a move#8,201of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,756price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,303of 5,127; 2,026 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Pacific Telecom Inc (PTCM) | +7.6% |
| American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) | +5.9% |
| LSI Logic (LSI) | +5.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Polaroid (PRDCQ) | -5.3% |
| Multimedia Inc (MMEDC) | -4.8% |
| Deluxe Corporation (DLX) | -4.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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