The stock market on July 29, 1997
July 29, 1997, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.62% to close at 942.29. Of 7,480 US stocks that traded, 3,192 rose and 2,845 fell.
The S&P 500+0.62%closed at 942.29
How big a move#10,380of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$818price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,192of 7,480; 2,845 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ascend Communications (ASND) | +13.6% |
| Nordstrom (JWN) | +6.8% |
| Valaris plc (VAL) | +6.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | -6.1% |
| Electronic Data Systems (EDS) | -5.5% |
| KLA Corporation (KLAC) | -5.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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