The stock market on August 20, 1997
August 20, 1997, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.44% to close at 939.35. Of 7,469 US stocks that traded, 3,910 rose and 2,244 fell.
The S&P 500+1.44%closed at 939.35
How big a move#3,344of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$820price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,910of 7,469; 2,244 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| KLA Corporation (KLAC) | +9.1% |
| Parametric Techn (PMTC) | +8.0% |
| Tandem Computers Inc (TDM.) | +7.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) | -3.6% |
| Corning (GLW) | -2.7% |
| Wyeth (AHP) | -2.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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