The stock market on September 18, 1997
September 18, 1997, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.45% to close at 947.29. Of 7,449 US stocks that traded, 3,364 rose and 2,774 fell.
The S&P 500+0.45%closed at 947.29
How big a move#13,283of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$813price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,364of 7,449; 2,774 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Whirlpool (WHR) | +14.2% |
| New York Times (NYT) | +6.3% |
| Equifax, Inc. (EFX) | +6.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Nextel Communications (NXTL) | -4.9% |
| Novell (NOVL) | -4.0% |
| Owens-Illinois (OI) | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ September 17, 1997 · Every September 18 · September 19, 1997 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.