The stock market on September 30, 1997
September 30, 1997, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.64% to close at 947.28. Of 7,454 US stocks that traded, 3,376 rose and 2,890 fell.
The S&P 500-0.64%closed at 947.28
How big a move#10,203of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$813price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,376of 7,454; 2,890 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for10stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| ITT Corporation (ITT) | +8.4% |
| IKON Office Solutions (IKN) | +7.1% |
| Ciena Corporation (CIEN) | +6.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Quantum (QMCO) | -9.7% |
| Ascend Communications (ASND) | -8.2% |
| Synovus Financial Corp. (SNV) | -7.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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