The stock market on July 2, 1997
July 2, 1997, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.46% to close at 904.03. Of 7,481 US stocks that traded, 3,279 rose and 2,734 fell.
The S&P 500+1.46%closed at 904.03
How big a move#3,248of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$852price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,279of 7,481; 2,734 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ascend Communications (ASND) | +12.1% |
| Adaptec Inc (ADPT) | +11.1% |
| Valaris plc (VAL) | +11.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| LSI Logic (LSI) | -7.4% |
| Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (PHB) | -3.9% |
| Staples (SPLS) | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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