The stock market on September 9, 1983
September 9, 1983, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.51% to close at 166.92. Of 5,340 US stocks that traded, 1,628 rose and 1,513 fell.
The S&P 500-0.51%closed at 166.92
How big a move#12,338of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,615price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,628of 5,340; 1,513 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Rolm (RM) | +5.6% |
| Continental Corp. (CIC) | +5.6% |
| Financial Corp Of America | +4.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| New Valley Corp (NVAL.) | -10.1% |
| Convergent Inc (CVGT) | -8.2% |
| American Express (AXP) | -6.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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