The stock market on October 3, 1997
October 3, 1997, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.48% to close at 965.03. Of 7,456 US stocks that traded, 3,562 rose and 2,610 fell.
The S&P 500+0.48%closed at 965.03
How big a move#12,865of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$798price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,562of 7,456; 2,610 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Altera (ALTR) | +10.3% |
| Edwards (A G) Inc (AGE) | +9.9% |
| Paine Webber Group (PWJ.) | +8.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Sundstrand Corp (SNS) | -4.7% |
| Avis Budget Group (CD) | -3.5% |
| Phelps Dodge (PD) | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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