The stock market on March 29, 1996
March 29, 1996, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.53% to close at 645.50. Of 7,082 US stocks that traded, 3,241 rose and 2,258 fell.
The S&P 500-0.53%closed at 645.50
How big a move#11,949of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,194price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,241of 7,082; 2,258 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for9stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Broadwing Inc (BRW) | +18.2% |
| Guidant (GDT) | +14.6% |
| Netscape Communications Corp (NSCP) | +7.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| PG&E Corp. (PCG) | -8.7% |
| Informix Cp (IFMX) | -8.3% |
| Eastman Chemical (EMN) | -5.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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