The stock market on February 27, 1996
February 27, 1996, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.50% to close at 647.24. Of 7,023 US stocks that traded, 2,416 rose and 2,997 fell.
The S&P 500-0.50%closed at 647.24
How big a move#12,544of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,190price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,416of 7,023; 2,997 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| EMC Corporation (EMC) | +8.3% |
| Eastman Chemical (EMN) | +5.0% |
| Dole Food (DOLE) | +4.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Time Warner (AOL) | -8.9% |
| Micron Technology (MU) | -8.5% |
| Applied Materials (AMAT) | -7.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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