The stock market on October 28, 1996
October 28, 1996, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.52% to close at 697.26. Of 7,405 US stocks that traded, 2,190 rose and 3,593 fell.
The S&P 500-0.52%closed at 697.26
How big a move#12,098of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,105price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,190of 7,405; 3,593 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Tele-Comm Tci Group -ser A (TCOMA) | +4.1% |
| Wendy's International Inc (WEN) | +3.4% |
| Willamette Industries (WLL) | +2.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Electronic Data Systems (EDS) | -10.8% |
| Caremark Rx (CMX) | -9.8% |
| Gateway (GTW) | -6.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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