The stock market on July 24, 1996
July 24, 1996, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.04% to close at 626.65. Of 7,287 US stocks that traded, 1,627 rose and 4,290 fell.
The S&P 500-0.04%closed at 626.65
How big a move#23,711of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,229price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,627of 7,287; 4,290 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| PeopleSoft, Inc. (PSFT) | +13.4% |
| Bay Networks (BAY) | +12.3% |
| Cascade Communications Corp (CSCC.) | +9.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Glenayre Technol (GEMS) | -13.3% |
| Nextel Communications (NXTL) | -7.0% |
| Erie Indemnity Company (ERIE) | -5.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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