The stock market on February 12, 1997
February 12, 1997, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.67% to close at 802.77. Of 7,477 US stocks that traded, 3,498 rose and 2,411 fell.
The S&P 500+1.67%closed at 802.77
How big a move#2,467of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$960price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,498of 7,477; 2,411 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Applied Materials (AMAT) | +15.5% |
| Nextel Communications (NXTL) | +12.0% |
| Thermo Instrument Systems (THI) | +10.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Circuit City Stores (CC) | -3.7% |
| Office Depot (ODP) | -3.1% |
| Biogen Inc-Old (BGEN) | -2.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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