The stock market on February 17, 1984
February 17, 1984, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.25% to close at 155.74. Of 5,687 US stocks that traded, 1,388 rose and 1,729 fell.
The S&P 500-0.25%closed at 155.74
How big a move#17,726of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,947price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,388of 5,687; 1,729 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Transco Energy (E) | +6.8% |
| Beatrice Cos Inc | +6.8% |
| Sanders Associates Inc (SAA) | +5.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Burlington Industries Equity | -8.3% |
| General Instrument (GIC) | -8.2% |
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | -6.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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