The stock market on October 14, 1983
October 14, 1983, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.01% to close at 169.86. Of 5,431 US stocks that traded, 1,517 rose and 1,637 fell.
The S&P 500-0.01%closed at 169.86
How big a move#24,399of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,536price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,517of 5,431; 1,637 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Dana (DAN) | +6.2% |
| MCI Communications (MCIC.) | +5.6% |
| L Brands (LTD) | +5.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Beverly Enterprises (BEV) | -9.6% |
| Masco (MAS) | -5.0% |
| Noble Energy (NBL) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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