The stock market on December 9, 1983
December 9, 1983, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.07% to close at 165.08. Of 5,579 US stocks that traded, 1,477 rose and 1,777 fell.
The S&P 500-0.07%closed at 165.08
How big a move#22,673of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,667price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,477of 5,579; 1,777 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Viad Corp (VVI) | +4.8% |
| Computervision Corp (CVN) | +4.4% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | +4.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Searle G D & (SRL) | -6.2% |
| Houston Pipe Line Co | -5.2% |
| Shell Oil | -3.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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