The stock market on May 9, 1996
May 9, 1996, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.10% to close at 645.44. Of 7,148 US stocks that traded, 3,163 rose and 2,380 fell.
The S&P 500+0.10%closed at 645.44
How big a move#21,724of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,194price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,163of 7,148; 2,380 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| ADC Telecommunications (ADCT) | +5.9% |
| Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) | +4.8% |
| Tidewater Inc. (TDW) | +4.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Time Warner (AOL) | -8.2% |
| Xilinx (XLNX) | -6.6% |
| Bay Networks (BAY) | -4.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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