The stock market on June 8, 1983
June 8, 1983, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.87% to close at 161.36. Of 5,155 US stocks that traded, 995 rose and 2,484 fell.
The S&P 500-0.87%closed at 161.36
How big a move#7,269of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,774price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose995of 5,155; 2,484 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Heileman G Brewing (GHB) | +6.4% |
| Petrolane Inc (PTO) | +5.4% |
| Allied Bancshares Inc-Tx (ALBN) | +5.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | -8.2% |
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | -6.0% |
| Bankers Trust (BT) | -6.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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