The stock market on July 18, 1983
July 18, 1983, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.21% to close at 163.95. Of 5,237 US stocks that traded, 1,034 rose and 2,408 fell.
The S&P 500-0.21%closed at 163.95
How big a move#18,842of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,699price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,034of 5,237; 2,408 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ncr Corp. (NCR) | +5.5% |
| Heileman G Brewing (GHB) | +4.5% |
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | +4.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Quaker Oats (OAT.) | -7.2% |
| Pacific Telecom Inc (PTCM) | -5.9% |
| Payless Cashways (PCSH) | -5.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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