The stock market on April 16, 1996
April 16, 1996, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.39% to close at 645.00. Of 7,100 US stocks that traded, 2,999 rose and 2,523 fell.
The S&P 500+0.39%closed at 645.00
How big a move#14,574of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,194price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,999of 7,100; 2,523 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Informix Cp (IFMX) | +23.9% |
| Atmel Corp (ATML) | +12.2% |
| Xylan Corp (XYLN) | +11.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Charles Schwab (SCH) | -6.8% |
| Duracell International (DUR) | -6.6% |
| CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) | -4.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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