The stock market on September 2, 1983
September 2, 1983, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.47% to close at 165.00. Of 5,341 US stocks that traded, 2,046 rose and 1,069 fell.
The S&P 500+0.47%closed at 165.00
How big a move#12,982of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,669price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,046of 5,341; 1,069 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Convergent Inc (CVGT) | +9.1% |
| E-systems Inc. (ESY) | +7.5% |
| Apollo Computer Inc (APCI.) | +6.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Southland Royalty Co (SRO) | -3.8% |
| Sonat Inc. (SNT) | -2.8% |
| Stauffer Chemical Co (STF.) | -2.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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