The stock market on August 22, 1983
August 22, 1983, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.22% to close at 164.34. Of 5,321 US stocks that traded, 1,610 rose and 1,636 fell.
The S&P 500+0.22%closed at 164.34
How big a move#18,514of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,688price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,610of 5,321; 1,636 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Caterpillar (CAT) | +5.7% |
| Walgreens Boots Alliance (WAG) | +5.2% |
| Texas Eastern Corp | +4.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Lowe's (LOW) | -6.1% |
| Tsl Holdings Inc (TSLHQ) | -5.7% |
| Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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