The stock market on July 24, 1997
July 24, 1997, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.40% to close at 940.30. Of 7,483 US stocks that traded, 2,996 rose and 3,065 fell.
The S&P 500+0.40%closed at 940.30
How big a move#14,384of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$819price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,996of 7,483; 3,065 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Silicon Graphics (SGI) | +24.0% |
| AirTouch Communications (ATI) | +10.5% |
| Maxim Integrated (MXIM) | +9.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Lehman Brothers Holdings (LEHMQ) | -7.8% |
| Netscape Communications Corp (NSCP) | -6.0% |
| Network Assocs (NETA) | -5.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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