The stock market on July 27, 1983
July 27, 1983, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.72% to close at 167.59. Of 5,260 US stocks that traded, 993 rose and 2,630 fell.
The S&P 500-1.72%closed at 167.59
How big a move#2,296of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,597price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose993of 5,260; 2,630 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Bethlehem Steel | +4.0% |
| Kaisertech Ltd | +4.0% |
| Petrolane Inc (PTO) | +3.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Wang Labs Inc (WANG) | -11.6% |
| Cigna (CI) | -10.0% |
| Tsl Holdings Inc (TSLHQ) | -9.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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