The stock market on May 31, 1983
May 31, 1983, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.26% to close at 162.39. Of 5,135 US stocks that traded, 1,059 rose and 2,380 fell.
The S&P 500-1.26%closed at 162.39
How big a move#4,221of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,744price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,059of 5,135; 2,380 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Petrie Stores Liquidation Tr | +4.9% |
| Warner Communications (WCI) | +3.8% |
| Milacron (MZIAQ) | +3.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| DSC Communications (DIGI) | -9.7% |
| Maxus Energy (MXS) | -8.4% |
| General Nutrition Inc | -6.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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