The stock market on November 6, 1997
November 6, 1997, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.50% to close at 938.03. Of 7,473 US stocks that traded, 2,690 rose and 3,483 fell.
The S&P 500-0.50%closed at 938.03
How big a move#12,420of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$821price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,690of 7,473; 3,483 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| UnitedHealth Group (UNH) | +6.3% |
| Kroger (KR) | +6.1% |
| RadioShack (TAN) | +5.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) | -9.3% |
| Time Warner (AOL) | -6.5% |
| KLA Corporation (KLAC) | -6.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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