The stock market on July 19, 1996
July 19, 1996, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.75% to close at 638.73. Of 7,275 US stocks that traded, 2,398 rose and 3,152 fell.
The S&P 500-0.75%closed at 638.73
How big a move#8,630of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,206price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,398of 7,275; 3,152 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| DSC Communications (DIGI) | +11.5% |
| Time Warner (AOL) | +9.2% |
| Gillette (G) | +4.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Iomega Corp (IOM) | -19.6% |
| Fore Systems Inc (FORE) | -14.8% |
| Qualcomm (QCOM) | -8.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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