The stock market on August 1, 1996
August 1, 1996, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 1.57% to close at 650.02. Of 7,295 US stocks that traded, 3,540 rose and 2,130 fell.
The S&P 500+1.57%closed at 650.02
How big a move#2,779of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,185price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,540of 7,295; 2,130 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Adaptec Inc (ADPT) | +9.6% |
| Time Warner (AOL) | +9.4% |
| Netscape Communications Corp (NSCP) | +9.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Silicon Graphics (SGI) | -13.5% |
| Chiron (CHIR) | -12.2% |
| Viking Office Products Inc (VKNG.) | -3.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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