The stock market on August 15, 1997
August 15, 1997, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 2.59% to close at 900.81. Of 7,467 US stocks that traded, 2,118 rose and 3,944 fell.
The S&P 500-2.59%closed at 900.81
How big a move#943of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$855price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,118of 7,467; 3,944 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| W.R. Grace & Co. (GRA) | +3.6% |
| Valaris plc (VAL) | +3.5% |
| Clmbia Hca Hlthc (COL) | +3.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| State Street Corp. (STT) | -7.2% |
| Colgate-Palmolive (CL) | -7.0% |
| AirTouch Communications (ATI) | -6.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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