The stock market on January 29, 1996
January 29, 1996, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.42% to close at 624.22. Of 7,001 US stocks that traded, 2,836 rose and 2,547 fell.
The S&P 500+0.42%closed at 624.22
How big a move#13,980of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,234price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,836of 7,001; 2,547 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Biomet (BMET) | +8.3% |
| Rhone-Poulenc Rorer (RPR) | +7.7% |
| Sears Holdings (SHLDQ) | +6.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| General Instrument (GIC) | -6.3% |
| Linear Technology (LLTC) | -6.3% |
| Hercules (HPC) | -5.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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