The stock market on November 1, 1996
November 1, 1996, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.21% to close at 703.77. Of 7,414 US stocks that traded, 2,510 rose and 3,170 fell.
The S&P 500-0.21%closed at 703.77
How big a move#18,685of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,095price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,510of 7,414; 3,170 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| MCI Communications (MCIC.) | +20.4% |
| Sprint Nextel (FON) | +10.8% |
| Viacom Intl Inc (VIAB) | +8.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Nike (NKE) | -7.4% |
| U S Robotics Corp (USRX) | -4.6% |
| Baker Hughes (BKR) | -4.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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