The stock market on March 19, 1997
March 19, 1997, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.49% to close at 785.77. Of 7,474 US stocks that traded, 1,908 rose and 3,990 fell.
The S&P 500-0.49%closed at 785.77
How big a move#12,588of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$980price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,908of 7,474; 3,990 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Adobe Inc. (ADBE) | +10.8% |
| R.R. Donnelley & Sons (DNY) | +7.8% |
| Novell (NOVL) | +5.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Rohm & Haas (ROH) | -9.7% |
| Time Warner (AOL) | -9.1% |
| Adaptec Inc (ADPT) | -7.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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