The stock market on December 24, 1984
December 24, 1984, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.76% to close at 166.76. Of 5,765 US stocks that traded, 2,034 rose and 1,040 fell.
The S&P 500+0.76%closed at 166.76
How big a move#8,572of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,620price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,034of 5,765; 1,040 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Gulf Broadcast Co (GBCO) | +11.3% |
| Deere (DE) | +6.3% |
| Mobil Corporation (MOB) | +6.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| ConocoPhillips (P) | -17.5% |
| Mesa Inc (MXP.) | -4.0% |
| Searle G D & (SRL) | -3.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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