The stock market on July 28, 1983
July 28, 1983, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.52% to close at 165.04. Of 5,266 US stocks that traded, 790 rose and 2,765 fell.
The S&P 500-1.52%closed at 165.04
How big a move#2,997of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,668price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose790of 5,266; 2,765 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Warner Communications (WCI) | +3.5% |
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | +2.7% |
| Quaker Oats (OAT.) | +2.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| United Energy Resources | -10.9% |
| Tandem Computers Inc (TDM.) | -9.9% |
| First Charter Financial (FCF) | -8.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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