The stock market on September 8, 1997
September 8, 1997, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.23% to close at 931.20. Of 7,445 US stocks that traded, 3,582 rose and 2,534 fell.
The S&P 500+0.23%closed at 931.20
How big a move#18,201of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$827price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,582of 7,445; 2,534 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Time Warner (AOL) | +8.8% |
| Northwest Airlines (NWA) | +8.4% |
| Southwest Airlines (LUV) | +7.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Western Digital (WDC) | -7.8% |
| First Data (FDC) | -6.8% |
| KLA Corporation (KLAC) | -5.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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