The stock market on October 25, 1996
October 25, 1996, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.20% to close at 700.92. Of 7,392 US stocks that traded, 2,678 rose and 2,901 fell.
The S&P 500-0.20%closed at 700.92
How big a move#19,180of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,099price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,678of 7,392; 2,901 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Chubb (CB) | +12.1% |
| Chiron (CHIR) | +8.4% |
| General Instrument (GIC) | +7.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Gateway (GTW) | -8.8% |
| PetSmart (PETM) | -6.8% |
| Northwest Airlines (NWA) | -4.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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