The stock market on December 23, 1997
December 23, 1997, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.53% to close at 939.13. Of 7,473 US stocks that traded, 2,823 rose and 3,400 fell.
The S&P 500-1.53%closed at 939.13
How big a move#2,974of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$820price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,823of 7,473; 3,400 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Health Management Associates Inc (HMA) | +7.5% |
| Promus Hotel Corp (PRH) | +4.6% |
| Broadwing Inc (BRW) | +4.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Caremark Rx (CMX) | -8.6% |
| Altera (ALTR) | -7.3% |
| Nextel Communications (NXTL) | -7.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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