The stock market on March 26, 1996
March 26, 1996, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.45% to close at 652.97. Of 7,068 US stocks that traded, 2,610 rose and 2,826 fell.
The S&P 500+0.45%closed at 652.97
How big a move#13,366of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,180price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,610of 7,068; 2,826 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Broadwing Inc (BRW) | +8.9% |
| Gartner, Inc. (IT) | +8.3% |
| Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) | +7.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Bay Networks (BAY) | -13.6% |
| Chiron (CHIR) | -5.8% |
| 3Com Corp (COMS.) | -5.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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