The stock market on February 27, 1997
February 27, 1997, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.32% to close at 795.07. Of 7,487 US stocks that traded, 2,392 rose and 3,519 fell.
The S&P 500-1.32%closed at 795.07
How big a move#3,929of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$969price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,392of 7,487; 3,519 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Newmont Gold Co (NGC) | +3.8% |
| Xerox (XRX) | +3.8% |
| Alcoa (AA) | +3.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Novell (NOVL) | -17.5% |
| 3Com Corp (COMS.) | -10.3% |
| ADC Telecommunications (ADCT) | -9.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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