The stock market on July 29, 1983
July 29, 1983, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 1.50% to close at 162.56. Of 5,267 US stocks that traded, 688 rose and 2,998 fell.
The S&P 500-1.50%closed at 162.56
How big a move#3,063of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,739price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose688of 5,267; 2,998 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (PHB) | +6.1% |
| Mary Kay Corp | +6.0% |
| Computervision Corp -old (CVN) | +5.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Farmers Group Inc (FGRP.) | -7.9% |
| Burns Intl Services Corp (BOR) | -7.8% |
| Nicor Gas (GAS) | -7.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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