The stock market on April 15, 1996
April 15, 1996, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.91% to close at 642.49. Of 7,103 US stocks that traded, 3,294 rose and 2,225 fell.
The S&P 500+0.91%closed at 642.49
How big a move#6,864of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,199price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,294of 7,103; 2,225 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| HealthSouth (HRC) | +7.2% |
| Linear Technology (LLTC) | +6.8% |
| Southwest Airlines (LUV) | +6.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Paging Network Inc (PAGE) | -4.7% |
| Gartner, Inc. (IT) | -3.9% |
| Xylan Corp (XYLN) | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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