The stock market on May 5, 1997
May 5, 1997, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 2.13% to close at 830.29. Of 7,474 US stocks that traded, 4,045 rose and 1,992 fell.
The S&P 500+2.13%closed at 830.29
How big a move#1,471of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$928price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose4,045of 7,474; 1,992 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Fort Howard (FORT) | +16.4% |
| Netscape Communications Corp (NSCP) | +12.9% |
| Bmc Software (BMCS) | +11.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Oxford Health Plans (OXHP) | -5.7% |
| Ciena Corporation (CIEN) | -2.9% |
| Northrop Grumman (NOC) | -2.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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