The stock market on March 21, 1996
March 21, 1996, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.12% to close at 649.19. Of 7,058 US stocks that traded, 2,725 rose and 2,622 fell.
The S&P 500-0.12%closed at 649.19
How big a move#21,226of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,187price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,725of 7,058; 2,622 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Nextel Communications (NXTL) | +8.0% |
| Eli Lilly (LLY) | +7.5% |
| DirecTV (GMH) | +5.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Cabletron Sys (CS) | -7.0% |
| Netscape Communications Corp (NSCP) | -5.4% |
| Digital Equipment (DEC) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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