The stock market on May 1, 1996
May 1, 1996, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.06% to close at 654.58. Of 7,130 US stocks that traded, 3,143 rose and 2,427 fell.
The S&P 500+0.06%closed at 654.58
How big a move#23,007of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,177price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,143of 7,130; 2,427 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Iomega Corp (IOM) | +8.7% |
| Mfs Communications Inc (MFST.) | +6.7% |
| Fore Systems Inc (FORE) | +6.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Baker Hughes (BKR) | -4.7% |
| Clmbia Hca Hlthc (COL) | -4.0% |
| DSC Communications (DIGI) | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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