The stock market on February 1, 1996
February 1, 1996, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.38% to close at 638.46. Of 6,999 US stocks that traded, 2,996 rose and 2,384 fell.
The S&P 500+0.38%closed at 638.46
How big a move#14,709of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,207price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,996of 6,999; 2,384 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| LSI Logic (LSI) | +13.7% |
| Sears Holdings (SHLDQ) | +12.8% |
| Mfs Communications Inc (MFST.) | +8.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Netscape Communications Corp (NSCP) | -8.2% |
| Informix Cp (IFMX) | -3.8% |
| Black & Decker (BDK) | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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