The stock market on February 5, 1996
February 5, 1996, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.88% to close at 641.43. Of 7,005 US stocks that traded, 2,894 rose and 2,445 fell.
The S&P 500+0.88%closed at 641.43
How big a move#7,140of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,201price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,894of 7,005; 2,445 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) | +12.9% |
| Dell (DELL) | +11.6% |
| Texas Instruments (TXN) | +10.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| U S Healthcare Inc (USHC) | -8.4% |
| Netscape Communications Corp (NSCP) | -4.4% |
| Blockbuster (BBI) | -4.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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