The stock market on October 21, 1996
October 21, 1996, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.14% to close at 709.85. Of 7,386 US stocks that traded, 2,408 rose and 3,240 fell.
The S&P 500-0.14%closed at 709.85
How big a move#20,795of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,085price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,408of 7,386; 3,240 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| PetSmart (PETM) | +4.4% |
| Rockwell Automation (ROK) | +4.0% |
| EMC Corporation (EMC) | +3.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Deluxe Corporation (DLX) | -8.4% |
| Fore Systems Inc (FORE) | -5.5% |
| Andrew Corporation (ANDW) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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