The stock market on December 5, 1983
December 5, 1983, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.19% to close at 165.76. Of 5,552 US stocks that traded, 1,313 rose and 2,073 fell.
The S&P 500+0.19%closed at 165.76
How big a move#19,232of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,648price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,313of 5,552; 2,073 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Superior Oil (SOC) | +5.5% |
| Baxter International (BAX) | +5.0% |
| Northwest Industries (NWT) | +4.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Maxus Energy (MXS) | -14.2% |
| Sensormatic Electronics (SRM) | -9.0% |
| American Standard (TT) | -8.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ December 2, 1983 · Every December 5 · December 6, 1983 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.