The stock market on March 24, 1997
March 24, 1997, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.87% to close at 790.89. Of 7,477 US stocks that traded, 2,399 rose and 3,442 fell.
The S&P 500+0.87%closed at 790.89
How big a move#7,275of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$974price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,399of 7,477; 3,442 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| UST Inc. (UST) | +10.6% |
| Great Lakes Chemical (GLK) | +6.7% |
| UnitedHealth Group (UNH) | +5.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Tsys (TSS) | -5.9% |
| Bay Networks (BAY) | -5.3% |
| HBO & Company (HBOC) | -4.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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