The stock market on October 29, 1984
October 29, 1984, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.31% to close at 164.78. Of 5,756 US stocks that traded, 1,181 rose and 1,927 fell.
The S&P 500-0.31%closed at 164.78
How big a move#16,341of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,675price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,181of 5,756; 1,927 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ethyl (NEU) | +5.4% |
| Interfirst Corp (IFC) | +4.5% |
| Armco Inc (AS.) | +4.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Travelers Cos. (SPC) | -5.7% |
| Santa Fe Pacific Corp. (SFX) | -4.5% |
| Campbell Red Lake Mines (CRK) | -3.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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