The stock market on March 12, 1997
March 12, 1997, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.87% to close at 804.26. Of 7,475 US stocks that traded, 2,275 rose and 3,636 fell.
The S&P 500-0.87%closed at 804.26
How big a move#7,200of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$958price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,275of 7,475; 3,636 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Office Depot (ODP) | +19.4% |
| Western Digital (WDC) | +10.7% |
| Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) | +10.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Digital Equipment (DEC) | -6.6% |
| Sun Microsystems (SUNW) | -6.3% |
| Staples (SPLS) | -5.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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