The stock market on January 17, 1984
January 17, 1984, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.39% to close at 167.83. Of 5,630 US stocks that traded, 1,735 rose and 1,616 fell.
The S&P 500+0.39%closed at 167.83
How big a move#14,613of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,590price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,735of 5,630; 1,616 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Occidental Petroleum (OXY) | +7.8% |
| Fluor (FLR) | +6.0% |
| Digital Equipment (DEC) | +5.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mitchell Energy & Devel. (MND) | -6.2% |
| Mesa Inc (MXP.) | -4.5% |
| Gannett (GCI) | -4.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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