The stock market on May 29, 1997
May 29, 1997, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.37% to close at 844.08. Of 7,484 US stocks that traded, 3,104 rose and 2,729 fell.
The S&P 500-0.37%closed at 844.08
How big a move#15,015of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$913price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,104of 7,484; 2,729 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Credit Suisse USA Inc | +7.6% |
| Costco Wholesale (COST) | +5.2% |
| Nextel Communications (NXTL) | +5.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Nike (NKE) | -13.5% |
| Seagate Technology (SEG) | -9.0% |
| Gateway (GTW) | -8.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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