The stock market on September 20, 1983
September 20, 1983, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.97% to close at 169.24. Of 5,360 US stocks that traded, 1,934 rose and 1,439 fell.
The S&P 500+0.97%closed at 169.24
How big a move#6,329of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,552price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,934of 5,360; 1,439 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| OfficeMax (BCC) | +6.3% |
| Milacron (MZIAQ) | +5.6% |
| Providian Corp (PVN) | +5.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Televideo Inc (TELVQ) | -12.1% |
| 7-Eleven Inc (SE) | -3.0% |
| L Brands (LTD) | -2.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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