The stock market on February 24, 1997
February 24, 1997, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 1.06% to close at 810.28. Of 7,488 US stocks that traded, 3,018 rose and 2,829 fell.
The S&P 500+1.06%closed at 810.28
How big a move#5,536of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$951price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,018of 7,488; 2,829 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ciena Corporation (CIEN) | +8.8% |
| WellPoint Health Networks (WLP) | +8.7% |
| Micron Technology (MU) | +7.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Globalsantafe Corp (GSF) | -6.8% |
| Office Depot (ODP) | -4.4% |
| Parametric Techn (PMTC) | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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