The stock market on February 19, 1997
February 19, 1997, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.47% to close at 812.49. Of 7,484 US stocks that traded, 2,863 rose and 3,026 fell.
The S&P 500-0.47%closed at 812.49
How big a move#13,069of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$948price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,863of 7,484; 3,026 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Fore Systems Inc (FORE) | +9.7% |
| Hewlett-Packard (HWP) | +8.7% |
| Adaptec Inc (ADPT) | +8.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Fluor (FLR) | -17.3% |
| Ciena Corporation (CIEN) | -8.6% |
| Lowe's (LOW) | -4.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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