The stock market on November 8, 1984
November 8, 1984, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.29% to close at 168.68. Of 5,750 US stocks that traded, 1,439 rose and 1,617 fell.
The S&P 500-0.29%closed at 168.68
How big a move#16,779of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,567price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,439of 5,750; 1,617 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Engelhard (EC) | +5.7% |
| Cordant Technologies Inc (CDD) | +4.9% |
| Sterling Drug (STY) | +4.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Hewlett-Packard (HWP) | -4.7% |
| Emhart Corp (EMH) | -4.5% |
| Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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