The stock market on May 3, 1984
May 3, 1984, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.43% to close at 161.20. Of 5,746 US stocks that traded, 1,671 rose and 1,574 fell.
The S&P 500-0.43%closed at 161.20
How big a move#13,710of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,779price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,671of 5,746; 1,574 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Esmark (ESM) | +27.4% |
| Pioneer Corp-Texas (PNA) | +9.3% |
| Mca Inc. (MCA) | +8.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | -6.0% |
| 7-Eleven Inc (SE) | -5.3% |
| Chrysler Corp (C) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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