The stock market on February 4, 1997
February 4, 1997, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.32% to close at 789.26. Of 7,464 US stocks that traded, 2,676 rose and 3,111 fell.
The S&P 500+0.32%closed at 789.26
How big a move#16,067of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$976price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,676of 7,464; 3,111 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Paine Webber Group (PWJ.) | +8.7% |
| DSC Communications (DIGI) | +7.7% |
| American General (AGC) | +7.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Waste Management Inc-Old (WMX) | -8.6% |
| Quaker Oats (OAT.) | -5.8% |
| 3Com Corp (COMS.) | -5.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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