The stock market on December 19, 1984
December 19, 1984, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.57% to close at 167.16. Of 5,765 US stocks that traded, 1,959 rose and 1,428 fell.
The S&P 500-0.57%closed at 167.16
How big a move#11,326of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,609price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,959of 5,765; 1,428 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Gould Inc (GLD) | +8.8% |
| Wachovia Corp. (WB) | +6.3% |
| Dennys (DEN) | +5.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Progress Energy (CPL) | -7.7% |
| Amerada Hess (AHC) | -4.9% |
| Baxter International (BAX) | -4.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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