The stock market on March 31, 1997
March 31, 1997, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 2.17% to close at 757.12. Of 7,474 US stocks that traded, 1,849 rose and 4,239 fell.
The S&P 500-2.17%closed at 757.12
How big a move#1,418of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,018price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,849of 7,474; 4,239 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for6stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| AutoNation (AN) | +5.9% |
| Bay Networks (BAY) | +3.6% |
| Sigma-Aldrich (SIAL) | +3.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ascend Communications (ASND) | -21.6% |
| Synovus Financial Corp. (SNV) | -16.3% |
| Clmbia Hca Hlthc (COL) | -10.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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