The stock market on October 30, 1997
October 30, 1997, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.68% to close at 903.68. Of 7,463 US stocks that traded, 1,945 rose and 4,469 fell.
The S&P 500-1.68%closed at 903.68
How big a move#2,414of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$853price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,945of 7,463; 4,469 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Electronic Data Systems (EDS) | +16.1% |
| Equifax, Inc. (EFX) | +4.6% |
| Tosco (TOS) | +4.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Waste Management Inc-Old (WMX) | -19.8% |
| Caremark Rx (CMX) | -16.9% |
| KLA Corporation (KLAC) | -11.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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