The stock market on April 9, 1996
April 9, 1996, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.32% to close at 642.19. Of 7,104 US stocks that traded, 2,993 rose and 2,439 fell.
The S&P 500-0.32%closed at 642.19
How big a move#16,137of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,200price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,993of 7,104; 2,439 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| HBO & Company (HBOC) | +10.1% |
| Linear Technology (LLTC) | +8.1% |
| Apple (AAPL) | +6.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | -5.7% |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) | -4.5% |
| Conseco Finance Corp | -4.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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