The stock market on December 12, 1995
December 12, 1995, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.12% to close at 618.78. Of 6,970 US stocks that traded, 2,251 rose and 3,063 fell.
The S&P 500-0.12%closed at 618.78
How big a move#21,290of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,245price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,251of 6,970; 3,063 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Netscape Communications Corp (NSCP) | +10.8% |
| Waste Management Inc-Old (WMX) | +4.7% |
| Tele-Comm Tci Group -ser A (TCOMA) | +3.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Altera (ALTR) | -8.6% |
| Bay Networks (BAY) | -8.2% |
| Atmel Corp (ATML) | -6.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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