The stock market on August 8, 1996
August 8, 1996, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.24% to close at 662.59. Of 7,302 US stocks that traded, 2,650 rose and 2,861 fell.
The S&P 500-0.24%closed at 662.59
How big a move#18,062of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,163price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,650of 7,302; 2,861 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Kohl's (KSS) | +8.3% |
| Bay Networks (BAY) | +7.0% |
| DSC Communications (DIGI) | +5.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Chiron (CHIR) | -5.2% |
| Viad Corp (VVI) | -5.1% |
| Applied Materials (AMAT) | -4.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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