The stock market on December 10, 1997
December 10, 1997, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.61% to close at 969.79. Of 7,484 US stocks that traded, 2,025 rose and 4,228 fell.
The S&P 500-0.61%closed at 969.79
How big a move#10,530of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$794price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,025of 7,484; 4,228 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Hasbro (HAS) | +7.8% |
| Waste Management (WMI) | +5.1% |
| Tcf Finl Cp Mn (TCB) | +5.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Humana (HUM) | -10.0% |
| Bay Networks (BAY) | -8.6% |
| Cintas Corporation (CTAS) | -7.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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