The stock market on May 1, 1997
May 1, 1997, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.35% to close at 798.53. Of 7,475 US stocks that traded, 3,293 rose and 2,561 fell.
The S&P 500-0.35%closed at 798.53
How big a move#15,399of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$965price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,293of 7,475; 2,561 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Avis Budget Group (CD) | +8.9% |
| Micron Technology (MU) | +8.2% |
| Viacom Intl Inc (VIAB) | +7.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ciena Corporation (CIEN) | -7.2% |
| Valaris plc (VAL) | -4.2% |
| Associates First Cap -cl A (AFS) | -4.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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