The stock market on April 19, 1996
April 19, 1996, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.23% to close at 645.07. Of 7,112 US stocks that traded, 2,960 rose and 2,460 fell.
The S&P 500+0.23%closed at 645.07
How big a move#18,333of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,194price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,960of 7,112; 2,460 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Atmel Corp (ATML) | +10.4% |
| Bay Networks (BAY) | +5.6% |
| Staples (SPLS) | +5.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| EMC Corporation (EMC) | -8.6% |
| Xylan Corp (XYLN) | -8.2% |
| Paging Network Inc (PAGE) | -7.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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