The stock market on February 16, 1996
February 16, 1996, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.51% to close at 647.98. Of 7,027 US stocks that traded, 2,590 rose and 2,671 fell.
The S&P 500-0.51%closed at 647.98
How big a move#12,237of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,189price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,590of 7,027; 2,671 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Hewlett-Packard (HWP) | +10.4% |
| H&R Block (HRB) | +6.7% |
| ALZA Corporation (AZA) | +6.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Sears Roebuck (S) | -4.7% |
| Biogen Inc-Old (BGEN) | -4.6% |
| Deere (DE) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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