The stock market on October 6, 1997
October 6, 1997, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.79% to close at 972.69. Of 7,456 US stocks that traded, 3,610 rose and 2,707 fell.
The S&P 500+0.79%closed at 972.69
How big a move#8,105of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$792price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,610of 7,456; 2,707 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Occidental Petroleum (OXY) | +10.5% |
| Edwards J D & Co (JDEC) | +10.1% |
| Digital Equipment (DEC) | +8.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Silicon Graphics (SGI) | -32.8% |
| Edwards (A G) Inc (AGE) | -9.3% |
| Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) | -5.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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