The stock market on August 29, 1997
August 29, 1997, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.46% to close at 899.47. Of 7,463 US stocks that traded, 3,051 rose and 2,983 fell.
The S&P 500-0.46%closed at 899.47
How big a move#13,082of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$857price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,051of 7,463; 2,983 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for13stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Blockbuster (BBI) | +24.3% |
| Axa Financial Inc (AXF) | +10.9% |
| A V X Corp New (AVX) | +6.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Black & Decker (BDK) | -6.8% |
| Bank of America Corp. (BAC) | -5.6% |
| Quaker Oats (OAT.) | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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