The stock market on August 6, 1984
August 6, 1984, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.15% to close at 162.60. Of 5,788 US stocks that traded, 2,402 rose and 1,317 fell.
The S&P 500+0.15%closed at 162.60
How big a move#20,385of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,738price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,402of 5,788; 1,317 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Transitional Hospitals Cp (THY) | +7.8% |
| Multimedia Inc (MMEDC) | +7.2% |
| Apple (AAPL) | +6.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | -14.1% |
| Viad Corp (VVI) | -6.9% |
| Mca Inc. (MCA) | -6.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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