The stock market on August 29, 1996
August 29, 1996, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.11% to close at 657.40. Of 7,335 US stocks that traded, 2,270 rose and 3,311 fell.
The S&P 500-1.11%closed at 657.40
How big a move#5,119of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,172price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,270of 7,335; 3,311 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for6stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Excel Communications Inc (ECI) | +14.3% |
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | +10.7% |
| Baxter International (BAX) | +5.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Novell (NOVL) | -5.7% |
| CA Technologies (CA) | -5.2% |
| Tellabs (TLAB) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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