The stock market on October 1, 1996
October 1, 1996, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.25% to close at 689.08. Of 7,346 US stocks that traded, 2,622 rose and 3,049 fell.
The S&P 500+0.25%closed at 689.08
How big a move#17,603of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,118price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,622of 7,346; 3,049 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Apple (AAPL) | +11.0% |
| Tsys (TSS) | +8.6% |
| Starbucks (SBUX) | +6.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Time Warner (AOL) | -9.9% |
| DSC Communications (DIGI) | -8.0% |
| Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) | -6.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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