The stock market on August 7, 1996
August 7, 1996, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.27% to close at 664.16. Of 7,303 US stocks that traded, 3,169 rose and 2,527 fell.
The S&P 500+0.27%closed at 664.16
How big a move#17,240of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,160price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,169of 7,303; 2,527 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Micron Technology (MU) | +16.3% |
| Applied Materials (AMAT) | +9.2% |
| Staples (SPLS) | +8.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Erie Indemnity Company (ERIE) | -8.1% |
| U S Robotics Corp (USRX) | -3.2% |
| American Re Corp (ARN) | -2.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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