The stock market on November 17, 1983
November 17, 1983, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.03% to close at 166.13. Of 5,505 US stocks that traded, 1,843 rose and 1,462 fell.
The S&P 500+0.03%closed at 166.13
How big a move#23,858of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,637price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,843of 5,505; 1,462 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | +10.7% |
| Providian Corp (PVN) | +7.0% |
| Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) | +6.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ceridian Corp (CEN) | -6.0% |
| Supervalu (SVU) | -5.8% |
| Tsl Holdings Inc (TSLHQ) | -5.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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