The stock market on December 24, 1997
December 24, 1997, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.68% to close at 932.70. Of 7,471 US stocks that traded, 2,739 rose and 3,237 fell.
The S&P 500-0.68%closed at 932.70
How big a move#9,490of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$826price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,739of 7,471; 3,237 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Valaris plc (VAL) | +5.9% |
| Globalsantafe Corp (GSF) | +5.4% |
| Tidewater Inc. (TDW) | +4.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Walgreens Boots Alliance (WAG) | -4.2% |
| Gap, Inc. (The) (GPS) | -4.1% |
| Washington Mutual (WM) | -4.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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