The stock market on September 16, 1997
September 16, 1997, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 2.81% to close at 945.64. Of 7,446 US stocks that traded, 3,900 rose and 2,276 fell.
The S&P 500+2.81%closed at 945.64
How big a move#790of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$815price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,900of 7,446; 2,276 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Centocor Inc (CNTO.) | +8.2% |
| Compaq Computer (CPQ) | +7.9% |
| CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) | +7.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Qwest Communications (Q) | -7.3% |
| Broadwing Inc (BRW) | -7.2% |
| Diamond Offshore Drilling (DO) | -6.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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