The stock market on May 6, 1996
May 6, 1996, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.13% to close at 640.81. Of 7,141 US stocks that traded, 2,569 rose and 2,998 fell.
The S&P 500-0.13%closed at 640.81
How big a move#21,036of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,202price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,569of 7,141; 2,998 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Iomega Corp (IOM) | +10.0% |
| Time Warner (AOL) | +8.4% |
| DSC Communications (DIGI) | +7.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Unocal Corporation (UCL) | -5.5% |
| Tenet Healthcare (THC) | -5.2% |
| Great Lakes Chemical (GLK) | -4.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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