The stock market on February 12, 1996
February 12, 1996, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.77% to close at 661.45. Of 7,018 US stocks that traded, 2,756 rose and 2,623 fell.
The S&P 500+0.77%closed at 661.45
How big a move#8,325of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,165price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,756of 7,018; 2,623 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Dell (DELL) | +7.3% |
| TRW Inc. (TRW) | +6.5% |
| DSC Communications (DIGI) | +5.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Netscape Communications Corp (NSCP) | -6.1% |
| Oxford Health Plans (OXHP) | -5.4% |
| Novell (NOVL) | -5.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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