The stock market on September 5, 1997
September 5, 1997, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.20% to close at 929.05. Of 7,451 US stocks that traded, 3,517 rose and 2,559 fell.
The S&P 500-0.20%closed at 929.05
How big a move#19,161of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$829price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,517of 7,451; 2,559 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Circuit City Stores (CC) | +9.9% |
| Nextel Communications (NXTL) | +8.3% |
| Tele-Comm Tci Group -ser A (TCOMA) | +6.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Boston Scientific (BSX) | -18.0% |
| Avon Products (AVP) | -7.4% |
| Micron Technology (MU) | -5.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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