The stock market on May 2, 1997
May 2, 1997, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 1.81% to close at 812.97. Of 7,473 US stocks that traded, 4,349 rose and 1,673 fell.
The S&P 500+1.81%closed at 812.97
How big a move#2,085of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$948price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose4,349of 7,473; 1,673 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Biogen Inc-Old (BGEN) | +13.1% |
| 3Com Corp (COMS.) | +10.9% |
| U S Robotics Corp (USRX) | +10.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Valaris plc (VAL) | -5.8% |
| Globalsantafe Corp (GSF) | -3.9% |
| Autoliv (ALV) | -3.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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