The stock market on May 20, 1997
May 20, 1997, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.01% to close at 841.66. Of 7,475 US stocks that traded, 3,183 rose and 2,613 fell.
The S&P 500+1.01%closed at 841.66
How big a move#5,985of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$915price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,183of 7,475; 2,613 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Maxim Integrated (MXIM) | +8.3% |
| Xilinx (XLNX) | +7.6% |
| LSI Logic (LSI) | +7.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Staples (SPLS) | -6.4% |
| Safeway (SWY) | -3.6% |
| Central & South West (CSR) | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ May 19, 1997 · Every May 20 · May 21, 1997 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.