The stock market on November 2, 1983
November 2, 1983, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.72% to close at 164.84. Of 5,466 US stocks that traded, 2,016 rose and 1,379 fell.
The S&P 500+0.72%closed at 164.84
How big a move#9,008of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,674price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,016of 5,466; 1,379 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Pacific Telecom Inc (PTCM) | +20.9% |
| Winn-Dixie Stores (WIN) | +10.9% |
| M/a-com (MAI) | +10.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Fort James (FJ) | -6.1% |
| Psi Resources Inc | -5.2% |
| Pan Am Corp | -3.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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