The stock market on December 8, 1997
December 8, 1997, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.14% to close at 982.37. Of 7,486 US stocks that traded, 3,318 rose and 2,877 fell.
The S&P 500-0.14%closed at 982.37
How big a move#20,607of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$784price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,318of 7,486; 2,877 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Gateway (GTW) | +9.4% |
| Mellon Financial (MEL) | +7.5% |
| Qwest Communications (Q) | +5.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| TJX Companies, Inc. (The) (TJX) | -7.5% |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) | -6.4% |
| Guidant (GDT) | -5.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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