The stock market on May 8, 1996
May 8, 1996, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.02% to close at 644.77. Of 7,144 US stocks that traded, 2,479 rose and 3,125 fell.
The S&P 500+1.02%closed at 644.77
How big a move#5,864of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,195price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,479of 7,144; 3,125 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Paging Network Inc (PAGE) | +6.7% |
| Bay Networks (BAY) | +6.6% |
| U S Robotics Corp (USRX) | +6.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Time Warner (AOL) | -10.4% |
| Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) | -4.3% |
| Northwest Airlines (NWA) | -4.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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