The stock market on October 15, 1997
October 15, 1997, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.47% to close at 965.72. Of 7,460 US stocks that traded, 2,705 rose and 3,507 fell.
The S&P 500-0.47%closed at 965.72
How big a move#12,963of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$798price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,705of 7,460; 3,507 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| IKON Office Solutions (IKN) | +7.4% |
| Linear Technology (LLTC) | +7.2% |
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | +5.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| LSI Logic (LSI) | -7.7% |
| Guidant (GDT) | -7.0% |
| NCR Corporation (NCR) | -6.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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