The stock market on March 12, 1996
March 12, 1996, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.46% to close at 637.09. Of 7,042 US stocks that traded, 2,291 rose and 3,093 fell.
The S&P 500-0.46%closed at 637.09
How big a move#13,226of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,209price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,291of 7,042; 3,093 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Time Warner (AOL) | +14.7% |
| Dillard's (DDS) | +5.2% |
| Parker-Hannifin (PH) | +4.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Stratacom Inc (STRM.) | -7.9% |
| Lincoln National (LNC) | -5.8% |
| Cascade Communications Corp (CSCC.) | -4.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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