The stock market on October 8, 1996
October 8, 1996, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.38% to close at 700.64. Of 7,360 US stocks that traded, 2,435 rose and 3,242 fell.
The S&P 500-0.38%closed at 700.64
How big a move#14,706of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,100price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,435of 7,360; 3,242 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Fortune Brands (FO) | +8.2% |
| Iomega Corp (IOM) | +8.0% |
| Andrew Corporation (ANDW) | +7.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Starbucks (SBUX) | -7.0% |
| Champion International (CHA) | -6.0% |
| Callaway Golf Company (ELY) | -5.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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