The stock market on May 15, 1996
May 15, 1996, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.03% to close at 665.42. Of 7,164 US stocks that traded, 2,936 rose and 2,677 fell.
The S&P 500-0.03%closed at 665.42
How big a move#23,931of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,158price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,936of 7,164; 2,677 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| IMC Global (IGL) | +8.4% |
| Compuserve Corp (CSRV.) | +6.5% |
| Starz (STRZA) | +6.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Applied Materials (AMAT) | -6.1% |
| HBO & Company (HBOC) | -5.5% |
| Cascade Communications Corp (CSCC.) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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