The stock market on February 29, 1984
February 29, 1984, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.15% to close at 157.06. Of 5,682 US stocks that traded, 1,821 rose and 1,416 fell.
The S&P 500+0.15%closed at 157.06
How big a move#20,400of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,905price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,821of 5,682; 1,416 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | +7.5% |
| Winn-Dixie Stores (WIN) | +6.9% |
| Nicor Gas (GAS) | +5.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dow Jones (DJ) | -5.2% |
| KeySpan (KSE) | -4.4% |
| Harris (HRS) | -4.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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