The stock market on October 26, 1983
October 26, 1983, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.65% to close at 165.38. Of 5,451 US stocks that traded, 1,338 rose and 1,931 fell.
The S&P 500-0.65%closed at 165.38
How big a move#9,906of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,658price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,338of 5,451; 1,931 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Data General Corp (DGN.) | +6.5% |
| Levi Strauss (LEVI) | +5.1% |
| Walgreens Boots Alliance (WAG) | +4.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | -12.1% |
| Norton Co (NRT) | -11.2% |
| Asarco Inc (AR) | -7.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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