The stock market on March 6, 1996
March 6, 1996, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.58% to close at 652.00. Of 7,034 US stocks that traded, 2,674 rose and 2,750 fell.
The S&P 500-0.58%closed at 652.00
How big a move#11,091of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,182price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,674of 7,034; 2,750 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Sears Holdings (SHLDQ) | +6.5% |
| Dell (DELL) | +5.7% |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) | +5.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Netscape Communications Corp (NSCP) | -10.2% |
| Micron Technology (MU) | -6.4% |
| Bay Networks (BAY) | -6.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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