The stock market on July 30, 1996
July 30, 1996, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.69% to close at 635.26. Of 7,292 US stocks that traded, 2,901 rose and 2,712 fell.
The S&P 500+0.69%closed at 635.26
How big a move#9,420of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,213price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,901of 7,292; 2,712 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| MCI Worldcom Inc (WCOM) | +10.7% |
| Linear Technology (LLTC) | +8.5% |
| St Jude Medical (STJ) | +7.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Oxford Health Plans (OXHP) | -5.6% |
| Baker Hughes (BKR) | -4.5% |
| Mirage Resorts Inc (MIR) | -4.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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