The stock market on April 2, 1997
April 2, 1997, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.25% to close at 750.11. Of 7,470 US stocks that traded, 2,070 rose and 3,824 fell.
The S&P 500-1.25%closed at 750.11
How big a move#4,247of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,027price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,070of 7,470; 3,824 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Gateway (GTW) | +6.2% |
| Ciena Corporation (CIEN) | +5.0% |
| Hillenbrand Ind (HB) | +4.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| AutoNation (AN) | -10.1% |
| PeopleSoft, Inc. (PSFT) | -8.5% |
| Staples (SPLS) | -7.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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