The stock market on August 27, 1996
August 27, 1996, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.38% to close at 666.40. Of 7,333 US stocks that traded, 3,151 rose and 2,377 fell.
The S&P 500+0.38%closed at 666.40
How big a move#14,785of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,156price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,151of 7,333; 2,377 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| ADC Telecommunications (ADCT) | +10.4% |
| Bay Networks (BAY) | +6.1% |
| Chiron (CHIR) | +6.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mfs Communications Inc (MFST.) | -7.8% |
| MCI Worldcom Inc (WCOM) | -7.7% |
| Mirage Resorts Inc (MIR) | -4.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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