The stock market on August 7, 1997
August 7, 1997, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.95% to close at 951.19. Of 7,465 US stocks that traded, 2,843 rose and 3,233 fell.
The S&P 500-0.95%closed at 951.19
How big a move#6,466of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$810price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,843of 7,465; 3,233 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (PHB) | +17.5% |
| Apple (AAPL) | +10.9% |
| Novell (NOVL) | +7.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| UnitedHealth Group (UNH) | -12.8% |
| Ciena Corporation (CIEN) | -8.9% |
| ADC Telecommunications (ADCT) | -8.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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