The stock market on August 23, 1996
August 23, 1996, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.54% to close at 667.03. Of 7,334 US stocks that traded, 2,609 rose and 2,846 fell.
The S&P 500-0.54%closed at 667.03
How big a move#11,704of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,155price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,609of 7,334; 2,846 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Bay Networks (BAY) | +7.4% |
| Corporate Express Inc (CEXP.) | +7.0% |
| Ascend Communications (ASND) | +5.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Novell (NOVL) | -6.3% |
| HBO & Company (HBOC) | -5.8% |
| Linear Technology (LLTC) | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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