The stock market on September 4, 1996
September 4, 1996, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.14% to close at 655.61. Of 7,323 US stocks that traded, 2,960 rose and 2,640 fell.
The S&P 500+0.14%closed at 655.61
How big a move#20,812of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,175price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,960of 7,323; 2,640 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Office Depot (ODP) | +28.8% |
| Starbucks (SBUX) | +7.8% |
| Seagate Technology (SEG) | +5.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Rubbermaid Incorporated (RBD) | -13.7% |
| Mfs Communications Inc (MFST.) | -6.3% |
| Kellogg (K) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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