The stock market on May 6, 1997
May 6, 1997, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.30% to close at 827.76. Of 7,470 US stocks that traded, 2,909 rose and 3,017 fell.
The S&P 500-0.30%closed at 827.76
How big a move#16,429of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$931price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,909of 7,470; 3,017 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ciena Corporation (CIEN) | +12.3% |
| CenterPoint Energy (REI) | +10.7% |
| Central & South West (CSR) | +8.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Fluor (FLR) | -10.1% |
| Nabisco Group Holdings (NGH) | -7.3% |
| Network Assocs (NETA) | -7.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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