The stock market on September 24, 1996
September 24, 1996, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.13% to close at 685.61. Of 7,331 US stocks that traded, 2,817 rose and 2,773 fell.
The S&P 500-0.13%closed at 685.61
How big a move#21,069of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,124price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,817of 7,331; 2,773 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Micron Technology (MU) | +12.5% |
| Texas Instruments (TXN) | +10.9% |
| Linear Technology (LLTC) | +8.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| AT&T Corporation (T) | -9.8% |
| Dell (DELL) | -5.7% |
| Frontline Ltd (FRO) | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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