The stock market on March 27, 1997
March 27, 1997, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 2.10% to close at 773.88. Of 7,478 US stocks that traded, 1,980 rose and 3,939 fell.
The S&P 500-2.10%closed at 773.88
How big a move#1,511of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$996price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,980of 7,478; 3,939 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for7stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Bay Networks (BAY) | +3.8% |
| WellPoint Health Networks (WLP) | +3.3% |
| Viacom Intl Inc (VIAB) | +2.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Frontline Ltd (FRO) | -12.2% |
| Cabletron Sys (CS) | -8.3% |
| Biogen Inc-Old (BGEN) | -8.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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