The stock market on April 1, 1996
April 1, 1996, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 1.27% to close at 653.73. Of 7,080 US stocks that traded, 2,982 rose and 2,528 fell.
The S&P 500+1.27%closed at 653.73
How big a move#4,128of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,178price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,982of 7,080; 2,528 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Pacific Enterprises (PAC) | +21.6% |
| AutoNation (AN) | +13.2% |
| U S Healthcare Inc (USHC) | +13.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| IMC Global (IGL) | -9.9% |
| Broadwing Inc (BRW) | -6.6% |
| Sbc Commun Inc (SBC) | -5.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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