The stock market on October 15, 1996
October 15, 1996, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.14% to close at 702.57. Of 7,374 US stocks that traded, 2,527 rose and 3,139 fell.
The S&P 500-0.14%closed at 702.57
How big a move#20,750of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,097price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,527of 7,374; 3,139 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Conrail (CRR) | +19.9% |
| U S Robotics Corp (USRX) | +12.8% |
| Gateway (GTW) | +6.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Bay Networks (BAY) | -13.9% |
| HBO & Company (HBOC) | -9.2% |
| Micron Technology (MU) | -7.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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