The stock market on August 1, 1997
August 1, 1997, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.75% to close at 947.14. Of 7,473 US stocks that traded, 2,813 rose and 3,280 fell.
The S&P 500-0.75%closed at 947.14
How big a move#8,619of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$813price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,813of 7,473; 3,280 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for7stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Owens-Illinois (OI) | +6.9% |
| Dana (DAN) | +6.2% |
| Kellogg (K) | +6.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Tenet Healthcare (THC) | -6.0% |
| General Dynamics (GD) | -4.9% |
| Big Lots (CNS) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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