The stock market on May 27, 1997
May 27, 1997, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.32% to close at 849.71. Of 7,480 US stocks that traded, 2,990 rose and 2,936 fell.
The S&P 500+0.32%closed at 849.71
How big a move#16,175of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$907price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,990of 7,480; 2,936 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Micron Technology (MU) | +11.4% |
| Gateway (GTW) | +8.5% |
| Network Assocs (NETA) | +8.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ciena Corporation (CIEN) | -8.2% |
| Cadence Des Sys (CDN) | -6.3% |
| Fortune Brands (FO) | -3.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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