The stock market on July 12, 1996
July 12, 1996, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.08% to close at 646.19. Of 7,273 US stocks that traded, 2,652 rose and 2,915 fell.
The S&P 500+0.08%closed at 646.19
How big a move#22,458of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,192price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,652of 7,273; 2,915 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Paging Network Inc (PAGE) | +8.8% |
| UnitedHealth Group (UNH) | +8.6% |
| Gateway (GTW) | +5.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ascend Communications (ASND) | -5.8% |
| Erie Indemnity Company (ERIE) | -5.7% |
| U S Robotics Corp (USRX) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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