The stock market on December 5, 1997
December 5, 1997, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 1.10% to close at 983.79. Of 7,489 US stocks that traded, 3,441 rose and 2,706 fell.
The S&P 500+1.10%closed at 983.79
How big a move#5,246of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$783price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,441of 7,489; 2,706 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Unionbancal Corp (UB) | +8.8% |
| Cameron International (CAM) | +8.7% |
| Quantum (QMCO) | +8.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Edwards (A G) Inc (AGE) | -3.8% |
| Sunbeam/Oster | -3.6% |
| Mead (MEA) | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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