The stock market on July 20, 1984
July 20, 1984, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.55% to close at 149.55. Of 5,787 US stocks that traded, 1,082 rose and 2,004 fell.
The S&P 500-0.55%closed at 149.55
How big a move#11,681of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$5,152price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,082of 5,787; 2,004 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Rhone-Poulenc Rorer (RPR) | +5.7% |
| Traveleres Corp. (TIC) | +4.3% |
| Sonat Inc. (SNT) | +4.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Avco Corp | -11.8% |
| Black & Decker (BDK) | -9.8% |
| Revco D.S. (RXR) | -7.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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