The stock market on February 20, 1997
February 20, 1997, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.19% to close at 802.80. Of 7,485 US stocks that traded, 2,174 rose and 3,792 fell.
The S&P 500-1.19%closed at 802.80
How big a move#4,595of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$960price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,174of 7,485; 3,792 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ciena Corporation (CIEN) | +6.4% |
| Newmont Gold Co (NGC) | +5.1% |
| Novell (NOVL) | +4.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| MBNA Corporation (KRB) | -7.1% |
| PeopleSoft, Inc. (PSFT) | -6.8% |
| AutoNation (AN) | -5.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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