The stock market on April 27, 1984
April 27, 1984, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.26% to close at 159.89. Of 5,745 US stocks that traded, 1,625 rose and 1,475 fell.
The S&P 500-0.26%closed at 159.89
How big a move#17,572of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,818price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,625of 5,745; 1,475 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Broadway Stores Inc (BWY) | +8.9% |
| Rolm (RM) | +7.2% |
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | +6.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Halliburton (HAL) | -6.1% |
| KeySpan (KSE) | -5.8% |
| USF&G Corporation (United States Fidelity & Guaranty) (FG) | -5.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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