The stock market on March 7, 1996
March 7, 1996, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.25% to close at 653.65. Of 7,037 US stocks that traded, 2,671 rose and 2,681 fell.
The S&P 500+0.25%closed at 653.65
How big a move#17,644of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,179price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,671of 7,037; 2,681 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Novell (NOVL) | +8.7% |
| Manor Care Inc-Old (MNR) | +7.7% |
| Centocor Inc (CNTO.) | +7.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Netscape Communications Corp (NSCP) | -13.9% |
| Bay Networks (BAY) | -6.5% |
| Circuit City Stores (CC) | -4.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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