The stock market on September 26, 1997
September 26, 1997, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.78% to close at 945.22. Of 7,462 US stocks that traded, 3,493 rose and 2,691 fell.
The S&P 500+0.78%closed at 945.22
How big a move#8,248of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$815price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,493of 7,462; 2,691 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for6stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| State Street Corp. (STT) | +7.6% |
| Franklin Resources (BEN) | +6.7% |
| Guidant (GDT) | +6.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Boston Scientific (BSX) | -6.8% |
| Qwest Communications (Q) | -4.6% |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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