The stock market on March 28, 1984
March 28, 1984, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.64% to close at 159.88. Of 5,727 US stocks that traded, 2,051 rose and 1,196 fell.
The S&P 500+1.64%closed at 159.88
How big a move#2,555of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,819price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,051of 5,727; 1,196 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Harte-Hanks Communications (HHN) | +21.9% |
| Emhart Corp (EMH) | +8.8% |
| Armco Inc (AS.) | +8.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Avon Products (AVP) | -7.1% |
| CMS Energy (CMS) | -4.8% |
| Sprint Nextel (FON) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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