The stock market on August 15, 1996
August 15, 1996, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.03% to close at 662.28. Of 7,321 US stocks that traded, 2,952 rose and 2,643 fell.
The S&P 500+0.03%closed at 662.28
How big a move#23,725of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,163price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,952of 7,321; 2,643 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mirage Resorts Inc (MIR) | +6.5% |
| Mfs Communications Inc (MFST.) | +5.1% |
| Sterling Commerce Inc (SE) | +4.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Hewlett-Packard (HWP) | -8.1% |
| HBO & Company (HBOC) | -5.4% |
| Atmel Corp (ATML) | -4.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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