The stock market on August 23, 1983
August 23, 1983, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.96% to close at 162.77. Of 5,324 US stocks that traded, 988 rose and 2,368 fell.
The S&P 500-0.96%closed at 162.77
How big a move#6,424of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,733price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose988of 5,324; 2,368 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) | +6.0% |
| Continental Group (CCC) | +3.9% |
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | +3.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| MCI Communications (MCIC.) | -24.2% |
| Televideo Inc (TELVQ) | -8.5% |
| Apollo Computer Inc (APCI.) | -7.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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