The stock market on April 16, 1997
April 16, 1997, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.17% to close at 763.53. Of 7,472 US stocks that traded, 2,940 rose and 2,841 fell.
The S&P 500+1.17%closed at 763.53
How big a move#4,735of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,009price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,940of 7,472; 2,841 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Altria Group (MO) | +10.9% |
| Nabisco Group Holdings (NGH) | +10.7% |
| Equifax, Inc. (EFX) | +8.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| IKON Office Solutions (IKN) | -10.9% |
| ADC Telecommunications (ADCT) | -10.3% |
| Qualcomm (QCOM) | -7.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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