The stock market on December 9, 1997
December 9, 1997, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.67% to close at 975.78. Of 7,483 US stocks that traded, 2,337 rose and 3,814 fell.
The S&P 500-0.67%closed at 975.78
How big a move#9,692of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$790price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,337of 7,483; 3,814 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Tele-Comm Tci Group -ser A (TCOMA) | +8.2% |
| Comcast (CMCS) | +5.8% |
| Mediaone Group Inc (UMG.Z) | +5.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Oracle (ORCL) | -29.1% |
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | -11.8% |
| Sunbeam/Oster | -10.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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