The stock market on February 8, 1984
February 8, 1984, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.82% to close at 155.85. Of 5,669 US stocks that traded, 882 rose and 2,778 fell.
The S&P 500-1.82%closed at 155.85
How big a move#2,051of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,943price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose882of 5,669; 2,778 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | +5.7% |
| Staley Continental Inc (STA) | +3.2% |
| Albertsons (ABS) | +3.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | -12.6% |
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | -10.9% |
| Great Western Financial (GWF.) | -10.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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