The stock market on March 5, 1996
March 5, 1996, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.77% to close at 655.79. Of 7,034 US stocks that traded, 2,765 rose and 2,613 fell.
The S&P 500+0.77%closed at 655.79
How big a move#8,435of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,175price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,765of 7,034; 2,613 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| W.R. Grace & Co. (GRA) | +13.1% |
| Altera (ALTR) | +10.3% |
| Bay Networks (BAY) | +10.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dell (DELL) | -3.6% |
| R.R. Donnelley & Sons (DNY) | -3.5% |
| Pall Corporation (PLL) | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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