The stock market on October 3, 1996
October 3, 1996, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.18% to close at 692.78. Of 7,355 US stocks that traded, 2,635 rose and 2,997 fell.
The S&P 500-0.18%closed at 692.78
How big a move#19,671of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,112price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,635of 7,355; 2,997 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Starbucks (SBUX) | +5.7% |
| CompUSA (CPU) | +5.6% |
| The AES Corporation (AES) | +5.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Netscape Communications Corp (NSCP) | -6.3% |
| Apple (AAPL) | -5.3% |
| Fore Systems Inc (FORE) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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