The stock market on October 22, 1997
October 22, 1997, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.39% to close at 968.49. Of 7,463 US stocks that traded, 2,912 rose and 3,279 fell.
The S&P 500-0.39%closed at 968.49
How big a move#14,601of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$795price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,912of 7,463; 3,279 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| RadioShack (TAN) | +8.4% |
| PeopleSoft, Inc. (PSFT) | +6.9% |
| Centocor Inc (CNTO.) | +6.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Boston Scientific (BSX) | -11.2% |
| Netscape Communications Corp (NSCP) | -8.0% |
| Boeing (BA) | -7.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ October 21, 1997 · Every October 22 · October 23, 1997 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.