The stock market on December 4, 1997
December 4, 1997, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.38% to close at 973.10. Of 7,486 US stocks that traded, 3,088 rose and 3,089 fell.
The S&P 500-0.38%closed at 973.10
How big a move#14,888of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$792price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,088of 7,486; 3,089 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ascend Communications (ASND) | +13.8% |
| The AES Corporation (AES) | +11.5% |
| Merck (MRK) | +6.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Digital Equipment (DEC) | -7.4% |
| Newmont Gold Co (NGC) | -5.9% |
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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