The stock market on February 21, 1984
February 21, 1984, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.71% to close at 154.64. Of 5,684 US stocks that traded, 1,079 rose and 2,217 fell.
The S&P 500-0.71%closed at 154.64
How big a move#9,178of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,982price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,079of 5,684; 2,217 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Rolm (RM) | +7.3% |
| CMS Energy (CMS) | +7.0% |
| Freeport-McMoran (FTX) | +4.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Firestone (FIR) | -9.2% |
| Baxter International (BAX) | -8.8% |
| General Instrument (GIC) | -7.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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