The stock market on March 21, 1997
March 21, 1997, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.19% to close at 784.10. Of 7,475 US stocks that traded, 2,798 rose and 2,910 fell.
The S&P 500+0.19%closed at 784.10
How big a move#19,461of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$983price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,798of 7,475; 2,910 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ciena Corporation (CIEN) | +9.8% |
| ADC Telecommunications (ADCT) | +7.3% |
| Tellabs (TLAB) | +5.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Eastman Kodak (EK) | -10.5% |
| Clmbia Hca Hlthc (COL) | -6.7% |
| Gateway (GTW) | -5.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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