The stock market on February 2, 1996
February 2, 1996, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.41% to close at 635.84. Of 7,000 US stocks that traded, 2,673 rose and 2,638 fell.
The S&P 500-0.41%closed at 635.84
How big a move#14,131of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,212price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,673of 7,000; 2,638 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| W.R. Grace & Co. (GRA) | +11.9% |
| Ascend Communications (ASND) | +9.9% |
| Cascade Communications Corp (CSCC.) | +8.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Hasbro (HAS) | -15.0% |
| Informix Cp (IFMX) | -7.6% |
| Baxter International (BAX) | -5.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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