The stock market on January 8, 1997
January 8, 1997, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.64% to close at 748.41. Of 7,465 US stocks that traded, 2,999 rose and 2,898 fell.
The S&P 500-0.64%closed at 748.41
How big a move#10,145of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,029price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,999of 7,465; 2,898 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Hercules (HPC) | +6.6% |
| Sysco (SYY) | +6.5% |
| Svc Cp Intl (SRV) | +6.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Netscape Communications Corp (NSCP) | -18.5% |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) | -6.0% |
| Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) | -5.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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