The stock market on September 18, 1996
September 18, 1996, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.22% to close at 681.47. Of 7,326 US stocks that traded, 2,590 rose and 3,020 fell.
The S&P 500-0.22%closed at 681.47
How big a move#18,620of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,131price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,590of 7,326; 3,020 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Bay Networks (BAY) | +6.0% |
| Hercules (HPC) | +6.0% |
| Qualcomm (QCOM) | +4.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Netscape Communications Corp (NSCP) | -7.3% |
| Micron Technology (MU) | -5.1% |
| Linear Technology (LLTC) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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