The stock market on August 16, 1984
August 16, 1984, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.60% to close at 163.77. Of 5,804 US stocks that traded, 1,803 rose and 1,377 fell.
The S&P 500+0.60%closed at 163.77
How big a move#10,804of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,704price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,803of 5,804; 1,377 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| KeySpan (KSE) | +8.2% |
| Kaisertech Ltd | +5.1% |
| Wang Labs Inc (WANG) | +4.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mercantile Stores (MST.) | -8.2% |
| Hewlett-Packard (HWP) | -4.5% |
| Deluxe Corporation (DLX) | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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