The stock market on July 31, 1997
July 31, 1997, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.21% to close at 954.31. Of 7,485 US stocks that traded, 3,275 rose and 2,763 fell.
The S&P 500+0.21%closed at 954.31
How big a move#18,707of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$807price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,275of 7,485; 2,763 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for13stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| UnumProvident (PVT..) | +9.3% |
| Salomon | +6.8% |
| Schering-Plough (SGP) | +5.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Wendy's International Inc (WEN) | -10.3% |
| Cintas Corporation (CTAS) | -6.8% |
| Caterpillar (CAT) | -5.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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