The stock market on February 28, 1996
February 28, 1996, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.38% to close at 644.75. Of 7,026 US stocks that traded, 2,880 rose and 2,478 fell.
The S&P 500-0.38%closed at 644.75
How big a move#14,690of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,195price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,880of 7,026; 2,478 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Boston Scientific (BSX) | +12.9% |
| ADC Telecommunications (ADCT) | +7.4% |
| Adaptec Inc (ADPT) | +7.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| LSI Logic (LSI) | -11.3% |
| Qualcomm (QCOM) | -6.7% |
| H&R Block (HRB) | -5.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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