The stock market on October 22, 1996
October 22, 1996, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.46% to close at 706.57. Of 7,388 US stocks that traded, 2,036 rose and 3,750 fell.
The S&P 500-0.46%closed at 706.57
How big a move#13,138of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,090price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,036of 7,388; 3,750 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Fore Systems Inc (FORE) | +5.0% |
| Andrew Corporation (ANDW) | +4.4% |
| Lci International Inc (LCI) | +4.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Digital Equipment (DEC) | -15.6% |
| Oxford Health Plans (OXHP) | -7.0% |
| Salomon | -6.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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