The stock market on December 17, 1997
December 17, 1997, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.26% to close at 965.54. Of 7,483 US stocks that traded, 3,163 rose and 3,047 fell.
The S&P 500-0.26%closed at 965.54
How big a move#17,500of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$798price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,163of 7,483; 3,047 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for7stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Cincinnati Financial (CINF) | +22.0% |
| Conseco Finance Corp | +11.3% |
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | +8.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| 3M Company (MMM) | -9.6% |
| Ascend Communications (ASND) | -7.9% |
| Nordstrom (JWN) | -6.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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