The stock market on August 24, 1983
August 24, 1983, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.93% to close at 161.25. Of 5,327 US stocks that traded, 1,050 rose and 2,261 fell.
The S&P 500-0.93%closed at 161.25
How big a move#6,645of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,778price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,050of 5,327; 2,261 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Louisiana Land & Exploration (LLX.) | +6.4% |
| El Paso Co (ELG) | +5.0% |
| MCI Communications (MCIC.) | +4.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Lowe's (LOW) | -8.5% |
| Chrysler Corp (C) | -6.1% |
| ServiceMaster | -6.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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