The stock market on February 5, 1997
February 5, 1997, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.39% to close at 778.28. Of 7,468 US stocks that traded, 2,313 rose and 3,649 fell.
The S&P 500-1.39%closed at 778.28
How big a move#3,554of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$990price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,313of 7,468; 3,649 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Morgan Stanley (MWD) | +13.7% |
| AirTouch Communications (ATI) | +9.4% |
| Morgan Stanley (DWD) | +5.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| PeopleSoft, Inc. (PSFT) | -9.0% |
| Western Digital (WDC) | -7.5% |
| Paine Webber Group (PWJ.) | -7.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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