The stock market on May 31, 1996
May 31, 1996, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.38% to close at 669.12. Of 7,195 US stocks that traded, 2,975 rose and 2,563 fell.
The S&P 500-0.38%closed at 669.12
How big a move#14,702of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,151price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,975of 7,195; 2,563 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Planet Hollywood Intl Inc (PHWDQ) | +13.2% |
| AutoNation (AN) | +10.2% |
| Cadence Des Sys (CDN) | +5.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Humana (HUM) | -4.3% |
| Pharmacia (PNU) | -3.8% |
| Bausch & Lomb (BOL) | -3.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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