The stock market on August 13, 1997
August 13, 1997, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.49% to close at 922.02. Of 7,472 US stocks that traded, 2,985 rose and 3,112 fell.
The S&P 500-0.49%closed at 922.02
How big a move#12,689of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$836price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,985of 7,472; 3,112 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Applied Materials (AMAT) | +10.1% |
| Nordstrom (JWN) | +8.1% |
| Teradyne, Inc. (TER) | +8.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Micron Technology (MU) | -15.0% |
| IMS Health (RX) | -5.1% |
| Broadwing Inc (BRW) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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