The stock market on August 9, 1996
August 9, 1996, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.07% to close at 662.10. Of 7,309 US stocks that traded, 2,720 rose and 2,734 fell.
The S&P 500-0.07%closed at 662.10
How big a move#22,637of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,164price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,720of 7,309; 2,734 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Fore Systems Inc (FORE) | +9.0% |
| Kohl's (KSS) | +5.3% |
| Tele-Comm Tci Group -ser A (TCOMA) | +5.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Altria Group (MO) | -13.9% |
| Nabisco Group Holdings (NGH) | -13.2% |
| Time Warner (AOL) | -12.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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