The stock market on April 18, 1996
April 18, 1996, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.31% to close at 643.61. Of 7,106 US stocks that traded, 3,258 rose and 2,201 fell.
The S&P 500+0.31%closed at 643.61
How big a move#16,272of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,197price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,258of 7,106; 2,201 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| General Instrument (GIC) | +10.1% |
| DSC Communications (DIGI) | +9.4% |
| Southern Pacific Rail (RSP) | +9.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| St Jude Medical (STJ) | -6.5% |
| EMC Corporation (EMC) | -5.3% |
| Unocal Corporation (UCL) | -3.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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