The stock market on December 19, 1997
December 19, 1997, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.89% to close at 946.78. Of 7,481 US stocks that traded, 2,365 rose and 3,883 fell.
The S&P 500-0.89%closed at 946.78
How big a move#6,999of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$814price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,365of 7,481; 3,883 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for7stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Micron Technology (MU) | +13.3% |
| Ascend Communications (ASND) | +12.6% |
| KLA Corporation (KLAC) | +10.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Autoliv (ALV) | -6.8% |
| Health Management Associates Inc (HMA) | -6.5% |
| ConAgra Foods (CAG) | -6.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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