The stock market on July 8, 1996
July 8, 1996, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.75% to close at 652.54. Of 7,272 US stocks that traded, 1,922 rose and 3,864 fell.
The S&P 500-0.75%closed at 652.54
How big a move#8,702of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,181price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,922of 7,272; 3,864 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Erie Indemnity Company (ERIE) | +3.6% |
| Harley-Davidson (HDI) | +3.3% |
| Dresser Industries Inc (DI.) | +3.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| RadioShack (TAN) | -10.2% |
| Corporate Express Inc (CEXP.) | -7.8% |
| Time Warner (AOL) | -7.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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