The stock market on August 14, 1996
August 14, 1996, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.28% to close at 662.05. Of 7,315 US stocks that traded, 3,198 rose and 2,421 fell.
The S&P 500+0.28%closed at 662.05
How big a move#16,994of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,164price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,198of 7,315; 2,421 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Informix Cp (IFMX) | +7.8% |
| American Re Corp (ARN) | +7.7% |
| Dell (DELL) | +7.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Erie Indemnity Company (ERIE) | -4.7% |
| Pall Corporation (PLL) | -3.1% |
| Guidant (GDT) | -2.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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