The stock market on October 19, 1983
October 19, 1983, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.64% to close at 166.73. Of 5,440 US stocks that traded, 858 rose and 2,783 fell.
The S&P 500-0.64%closed at 166.73
How big a move#10,081of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,621price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose858of 5,440; 2,783 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Apple (AAPL) | +11.0% |
| MCI Communications (MCIC.) | +7.6% |
| Seagate Technology (SEG) | +6.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Gould Inc (GLD) | -9.3% |
| ServiceMaster | -9.1% |
| Digital Equipment (DEC) | -8.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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