The stock market on November 20, 1997
November 20, 1997, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 1.52% to close at 958.98. Of 7,480 US stocks that traded, 3,736 rose and 2,456 fell.
The S&P 500+1.52%closed at 958.98
How big a move#2,989of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$803price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,736of 7,480; 2,456 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Micron Technology (MU) | +10.3% |
| Quantum (QMCO) | +9.3% |
| Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) | +9.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Tribune (TRB) | -5.3% |
| WellPoint Health Networks (WLP) | -4.2% |
| Circuit City Stores (CC) | -3.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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