The stock market on January 24, 1997
January 24, 1997, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.91% to close at 770.52. Of 7,457 US stocks that traded, 2,237 rose and 3,632 fell.
The S&P 500-0.91%closed at 770.52
How big a move#6,888of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,000price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,237of 7,457; 3,632 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| DSC Communications (DIGI) | +10.2% |
| Pairgain Technologies Inc (PAIR.) | +9.0% |
| Digital Equipment (DEC) | +6.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Cascade Communications Corp (CSCC.) | -36.1% |
| Informix Cp (IFMX) | -6.6% |
| 3Com Corp (COMS.) | -6.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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