The stock market on November 5, 1997
November 5, 1997, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.21% to close at 942.76. Of 7,472 US stocks that traded, 3,424 rose and 2,705 fell.
The S&P 500+0.21%closed at 942.76
How big a move#18,691of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$817price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,424of 7,472; 2,705 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Big Lots (CNS) | +10.5% |
| Boston Scientific (BSX) | +10.2% |
| Western Atlas (WAI) | +9.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Gateway (GTW) | -4.6% |
| Reliastar Financial Corp (RLR) | -4.3% |
| Tosco (TOS) | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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