The stock market on January 31, 1997
January 31, 1997, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.25% to close at 786.16. Of 7,465 US stocks that traded, 3,085 rose and 2,722 fell.
The S&P 500+0.25%closed at 786.16
How big a move#17,625of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$980price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,085of 7,465; 2,722 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Paine Webber Group (PWJ.) | +14.7% |
| Maxim Integrated (MXIM) | +10.3% |
| Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI.) | +7.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Informix Cp (IFMX) | -5.1% |
| Tupperware Brands (TUP) | -5.1% |
| Northern Trust Corp. (NTRS) | -4.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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