The stock market on June 21, 1983
June 21, 1983, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.89% to close at 170.53. Of 5,160 US stocks that traded, 1,822 rose and 1,585 fell.
The S&P 500+0.89%closed at 170.53
How big a move#6,992of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,518price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,822of 5,160; 1,585 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Superior Oil (SOC) | +10.8% |
| DSC Communications (DIGI) | +9.7% |
| Quotron Systems Inc (QUOT) | +8.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Niagara Mohawk Power (NMK) | -6.0% |
| Intergraph Corp (INGR.) | -5.6% |
| E-systems Inc. (ESY) | -4.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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