The stock market on July 3, 1996
July 3, 1996, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.18% to close at 672.40. Of 7,266 US stocks that traded, 2,413 rose and 3,050 fell.
The S&P 500-0.18%closed at 672.40
How big a move#19,617of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,146price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,413of 7,266; 3,050 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ascend Communications (ASND) | +6.6% |
| MCI Communications (MCIC.) | +4.1% |
| Southern Pacific Rail (RSP) | +3.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Sysco (SYY) | -6.9% |
| Atmel Corp (ATML) | -6.2% |
| U S Robotics Corp (USRX) | -5.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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