The stock market on May 15, 1997
May 15, 1997, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.70% to close at 841.88. Of 7,477 US stocks that traded, 3,001 rose and 2,805 fell.
The S&P 500+0.70%closed at 841.88
How big a move#9,304of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$915price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,001of 7,477; 2,805 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Gateway (GTW) | +12.2% |
| Bay Networks (BAY) | +8.8% |
| Quantum (QMCO) | +8.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Digital Equipment (DEC) | -5.4% |
| Baker Hughes (BKR) | -3.3% |
| Thermo Instrument Systems (THI) | -2.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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