The stock market on October 20, 1997
October 20, 1997, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 1.21% to close at 955.61. Of 7,463 US stocks that traded, 3,876 rose and 2,379 fell.
The S&P 500+1.21%closed at 955.61
How big a move#4,483of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$806price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,876of 7,463; 2,379 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Netscape Communications Corp (NSCP) | +12.3% |
| IMS Health (RX) | +9.0% |
| ITT Corporation (ITT) | +7.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Centocor Inc (CNTO.) | -5.8% |
| Ashland (ASH) | -4.0% |
| Texas Instruments (TXN) | -3.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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