The stock market on March 4, 1996
March 4, 1996, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 1.00% to close at 650.81. Of 7,034 US stocks that traded, 3,106 rose and 2,347 fell.
The S&P 500+1.00%closed at 650.81
How big a move#6,044of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,184price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,106of 7,034; 2,347 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Lowe's (LOW) | +9.4% |
| Dillard's (DDS) | +9.0% |
| Home Depot (HD) | +7.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| EMC Corporation (EMC) | -5.8% |
| Adaptec Inc (ADPT) | -5.5% |
| Digital Equipment (DEC) | -5.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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