The stock market on October 23, 1996
October 23, 1996, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.10% to close at 707.27. Of 7,388 US stocks that traded, 2,634 rose and 3,001 fell.
The S&P 500+0.10%closed at 707.27
How big a move#21,871of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,089price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,634of 7,388; 3,001 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Conrail (CRR) | +12.8% |
| Netscape Communications Corp (NSCP) | +12.1% |
| Oxford Health Plans (OXHP) | +11.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Electronic Data Systems (EDS) | -18.7% |
| General Instrument (GIC) | -6.7% |
| AT&T Corporation (T) | -4.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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