The stock market on August 27, 1984
August 27, 1984, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.64% to close at 166.44. Of 5,799 US stocks that traded, 1,173 rose and 2,011 fell.
The S&P 500-0.64%closed at 166.44
How big a move#10,168of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,629price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,173of 5,799; 2,011 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Deere (DE) | +3.7% |
| Kellogg (K) | +3.1% |
| City Investing Co (CNV) | +3.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Jefferson-Pilot (JP) | -4.4% |
| USF&G Corporation (United States Fidelity & Guaranty) (FG) | -4.2% |
| Macfrugals Bargains (MFI) | -3.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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