The stock market on February 26, 1997
February 26, 1997, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.78% to close at 805.68. Of 7,486 US stocks that traded, 2,232 rose and 3,693 fell.
The S&P 500-0.78%closed at 805.68
How big a move#8,217of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$956price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,232of 7,486; 3,693 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Time Warner (AOL) | +6.8% |
| Boston Scientific (BSX) | +6.8% |
| iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) | +6.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Lucent Technologies (LU) | -6.2% |
| ADC Telecommunications (ADCT) | -5.7% |
| Humana (HUM) | -5.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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