The stock market on May 17, 1996
May 17, 1996, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.61% to close at 668.91. Of 7,174 US stocks that traded, 3,242 rose and 2,295 fell.
The S&P 500+0.61%closed at 668.91
How big a move#10,584of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,152price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,242of 7,174; 2,295 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Excel Communications Inc (ECI) | +13.2% |
| Presstek Inc (PRST) | +8.6% |
| Corrections Corp Of America (CCA.Z) | +7.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| DSC Communications (DIGI) | -9.9% |
| Informix Cp (IFMX) | -4.7% |
| PeopleSoft, Inc. (PSFT) | -4.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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