The stock market on August 12, 1996
August 12, 1996, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.55% to close at 665.77. Of 7,312 US stocks that traded, 2,787 rose and 2,742 fell.
The S&P 500+0.55%closed at 665.77
How big a move#11,512of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,157price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,787of 7,312; 2,742 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Andrew Corporation (ANDW) | +7.1% |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) | +4.7% |
| General Instrument (GIC) | +4.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Netscape Communications Corp (NSCP) | -6.4% |
| Ascend Communications (ASND) | -6.2% |
| Excel Communications Inc (ECI) | -3.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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