The stock market on December 31, 1984
December 31, 1984, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.59% to close at 167.24. Of 5,761 US stocks that traded, 2,177 rose and 1,225 fell.
The S&P 500+0.59%closed at 167.24
How big a move#10,899of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,607price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,177of 5,761; 1,225 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for6stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) | +7.6% |
| Baker Hughes (BHI) | +5.6% |
| Marion Merrell Dow Inc (MKC) | +4.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ocean Drilling & Exploration (ODR) | -6.4% |
| E-systems Inc. (ESY) | -5.9% |
| Supervalu (SVU) | -5.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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