The stock market on April 24, 1996
April 24, 1996, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.22% to close at 650.17. Of 7,119 US stocks that traded, 2,805 rose and 2,679 fell.
The S&P 500-0.22%closed at 650.17
How big a move#18,585of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,185price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,805of 7,119; 2,679 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Glenayre Technol (GEMS) | +21.2% |
| Adaptec Inc (ADPT) | +10.4% |
| Altera (ALTR) | +9.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Wm. Wrigley Jr. (WWY) | -6.3% |
| RiteAid (RAD) | -5.5% |
| Iomega Corp (IOM) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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