The stock market on October 19, 1984
October 19, 1984, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.08% to close at 167.96. Of 5,754 US stocks that traded, 2,088 rose and 1,325 fell.
The S&P 500-0.08%closed at 167.96
How big a move#22,353of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,587price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,088of 5,754; 1,325 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Nalco Chemical Co (NLC) | +6.7% |
| Emhart Corp (EMH) | +5.8% |
| Whirlpool (WHR) | +5.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Husky Oil Ltd (HYO) | -6.8% |
| Tandem Computers Inc (TDM.) | -6.1% |
| Amerada Hess (AHC) | -4.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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