The stock market on October 8, 1997
October 8, 1997, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.94% to close at 973.84. Of 7,461 US stocks that traded, 2,743 rose and 3,473 fell.
The S&P 500-0.94%closed at 973.84
How big a move#6,546of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$791price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,743of 7,461; 3,473 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Gateway (GTW) | +14.1% |
| Iomega Corp (IOM) | +9.5% |
| Quantum (QMCO) | +8.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| AutoNation (AN) | -5.9% |
| Qwest Communications (Q) | -4.7% |
| Safeco (SAFC) | -4.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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