The stock market on August 17, 1983
August 17, 1983, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.15% to close at 165.29. Of 5,312 US stocks that traded, 1,933 rose and 1,372 fell.
The S&P 500+1.15%closed at 165.29
How big a move#4,848of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,661price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,933of 5,312; 1,372 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ltv Corp (LTVCQ) | +12.8% |
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | +8.8% |
| Dome Mines (DM) | +8.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Convergent Inc (CVGT) | -6.5% |
| Deluxe Corporation (DLX) | -4.3% |
| Heileman G Brewing (GHB) | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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