The stock market on May 2, 1984
May 2, 1984, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.14% to close at 161.90. Of 5,745 US stocks that traded, 2,128 rose and 1,190 fell.
The S&P 500+0.14%closed at 161.90
How big a move#20,808of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,759price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,128of 5,745; 1,190 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Tandem Computers Inc (TDM.) | +9.5% |
| Clorox (CLX) | +8.8% |
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | +8.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Marsh & McLennan (MMC) | -5.1% |
| Texas Commerce Bancshares (TCB) | -4.0% |
| Bethlehem Steel | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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