The stock market on May 21, 1996
May 21, 1996, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.06% to close at 672.76. Of 7,175 US stocks that traded, 2,741 rose and 2,904 fell.
The S&P 500-0.06%closed at 672.76
How big a move#23,136of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,145price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,741of 7,175; 2,904 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| AutoNation (AN) | +10.5% |
| Health Management Associates Inc (HMA) | +5.7% |
| Morton International (MII) | +5.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Excel Communications Inc (ECI) | -7.5% |
| Cabletron Sys (CS) | -6.0% |
| Time Warner (AOL) | -5.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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