The stock market on August 21, 1984
August 21, 1984, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.75% to close at 167.83. Of 5,746 US stocks that traded, 2,330 rose and 988 fell.
The S&P 500+1.75%closed at 167.83
How big a move#2,224of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,590price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,330of 5,746; 988 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| L Brands (LTD) | +8.3% |
| Texas Eastern Corp | +7.8% |
| M/a-com (MAI) | +7.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | -4.0% |
| Engelhard (EC) | -3.7% |
| V.F. Corporation (VFC) | -3.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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