The stock market on May 2, 1996
May 2, 1996, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.71% to close at 643.38. Of 7,133 US stocks that traded, 1,954 rose and 3,719 fell.
The S&P 500-1.71%closed at 643.38
How big a move#2,332of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,197price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,954of 7,133; 3,719 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Hfs Inc (HFS.) | +6.5% |
| Tsys (TSS) | +4.5% |
| Sun Microsystems (SUNW) | +2.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Oxford Health Plans (OXHP) | -8.3% |
| Erie Indemnity Company (ERIE) | -7.4% |
| Compuserve Corp (CSRV.) | -7.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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