The stock market on May 3, 1996
May 3, 1996, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.27% to close at 641.63. Of 7,136 US stocks that traded, 2,896 rose and 2,591 fell.
The S&P 500-0.27%closed at 641.63
How big a move#17,176of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,201price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,896of 7,136; 2,591 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Oxford Health Plans (OXHP) | +9.3% |
| Masco (MAS) | +6.8% |
| Planet Hollywood Intl Inc (PHWDQ) | +6.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Boston Scientific (BSX) | -4.2% |
| Southwest Airlines (LUV) | -3.8% |
| Gartner, Inc. (IT) | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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