The stock market on August 6, 1997
August 6, 1997, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.83% to close at 960.32. Of 7,464 US stocks that traded, 3,633 rose and 2,472 fell.
The S&P 500+0.83%closed at 960.32
How big a move#7,636of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$802price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,633of 7,464; 2,472 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Apple (AAPL) | +33.2% |
| Qwest Communications (Q) | +8.1% |
| Iomega Corp (IOM) | +6.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Credit Suisse USA Inc | -6.6% |
| Ciena Corporation (CIEN) | -6.4% |
| Mediaone Group Inc (UMG.Z) | -6.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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