The stock market on April 12, 1996
April 12, 1996, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.88% to close at 636.71. Of 7,105 US stocks that traded, 3,122 rose and 2,339 fell.
The S&P 500+0.88%closed at 636.71
How big a move#7,166of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,210price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,122of 7,105; 2,339 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Dillard's (DDS) | +8.2% |
| Mfn Financial Corp | +8.0% |
| Centocor Inc (CNTO.) | +7.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Linear Technology (LLTC) | -12.5% |
| Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI.) | -6.2% |
| Netscape Communications Corp (NSCP) | -6.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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