The stock market on October 9, 1997
October 9, 1997, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.33% to close at 970.62. Of 7,458 US stocks that traded, 3,149 rose and 3,129 fell.
The S&P 500-0.33%closed at 970.62
How big a move#15,823of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$794price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,149of 7,458; 3,129 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Novell (NOVL) | +11.1% |
| Netscape Communications Corp (NSCP) | +7.2% |
| R & B Falcon Corp (FLC) | +5.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Stryker (SYK) | -5.0% |
| GTE Corporation (GTE) | -4.7% |
| Amgen (AMGN) | -4.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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