The stock market on April 30, 1997
April 30, 1997, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.92% to close at 801.34. Of 7,479 US stocks that traded, 3,237 rose and 2,680 fell.
The S&P 500+0.92%closed at 801.34
How big a move#6,768of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$961price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,237of 7,479; 2,680 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ciena Corporation (CIEN) | +25.0% |
| Boston Scientific (BSX) | +13.5% |
| IKON Office Solutions (IKN) | +11.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Paccar (PCAR) | -4.6% |
| Starz (STRZA) | -3.8% |
| Globalsantafe Corp (GSF) | -3.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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