The stock market on October 30, 1996
October 30, 1996, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.09% to close at 700.90. Of 7,411 US stocks that traded, 2,711 rose and 2,986 fell.
The S&P 500-0.09%closed at 700.90
How big a move#22,269of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,099price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,711of 7,411; 2,986 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Bay Networks (BAY) | +11.5% |
| Iomega Corp (IOM) | +7.8% |
| Caremark Rx (CMX) | +7.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| TJX Companies, Inc. (The) (TJX) | -5.5% |
| Marathon Oil (MRO) | -5.4% |
| Costco Wholesale (COST) | -5.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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