The stock market on February 28, 1997
February 28, 1997, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.53% to close at 790.82. Of 7,484 US stocks that traded, 2,430 rose and 3,427 fell.
The S&P 500-0.53%closed at 790.82
How big a move#11,862of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$974price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,430of 7,484; 3,427 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for14stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Linear Technology (LLTC) | +7.2% |
| Applied Materials (AMAT) | +6.6% |
| Altera (ALTR) | +6.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ascend Communications (ASND) | -8.3% |
| Seagate Technology (SEG) | -6.7% |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) | -5.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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