The stock market on February 24, 1984
February 24, 1984, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 2.09% to close at 157.51. Of 5,681 US stocks that traded, 2,765 rose and 699 fell.
The S&P 500+2.09%closed at 157.51
How big a move#1,535of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,891price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,765of 5,681; 699 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Times Mirror Co -ser A (TMC) | +12.3% |
| Convergent Inc (CVGT) | +12.1% |
| Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) | +10.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Harris (HRS) | -4.3% |
| Dome Mines (DM) | -4.0% |
| Homestake Mining (HM) | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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