The stock market on May 29, 1996
May 29, 1996, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.64% to close at 667.93. Of 7,194 US stocks that traded, 2,204 rose and 3,488 fell.
The S&P 500-0.64%closed at 667.93
How big a move#10,153of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,153price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,204of 7,194; 3,488 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Iomega Corp (IOM) | +11.6% |
| Erie Indemnity Company (ERIE) | +9.5% |
| American Stores (ASC) | +8.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Fore Systems Inc (FORE) | -6.3% |
| Boise Cascade Office Pds Cp (BOP.) | -5.9% |
| Linear Technology (LLTC) | -5.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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