The stock market on March 2, 1984
March 2, 1984, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.66% to close at 159.24. Of 5,686 US stocks that traded, 2,297 rose and 1,027 fell.
The S&P 500+0.66%closed at 159.24
How big a move#9,782of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,838price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,297of 5,686; 1,027 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Walmart (WMT) | +4.9% |
| Santa Fe Pacific Corp. (SFX) | +4.9% |
| Telerate Inc (TLR) | +4.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Baker Hughes (BHI) | -5.6% |
| Bank One Corp. (ONE) | -4.2% |
| Southland Royalty Co (SRO) | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ March 1, 1984 · Every March 2 · March 5, 1984 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.