The stock market on September 23, 1997
September 23, 1997, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.37% to close at 951.93. Of 7,453 US stocks that traded, 3,066 rose and 3,148 fell.
The S&P 500-0.37%closed at 951.93
How big a move#15,071of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$809price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,066of 7,453; 3,148 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| CompUSA (CPU) | +7.6% |
| Salomon | +6.6% |
| Staples (SPLS) | +6.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Aetna (AET) | -9.3% |
| Micron Technology (MU) | -8.5% |
| Regions Financial (RGBK) | -6.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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