The stock market on November 6, 1996
November 6, 1996, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.46% to close at 724.59. Of 7,435 US stocks that traded, 3,514 rose and 2,316 fell.
The S&P 500+1.46%closed at 724.59
How big a move#3,229of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,063price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,514of 7,435; 2,316 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Oxford Health Plans (OXHP) | +9.9% |
| Humana (HUM) | +9.9% |
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | +9.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Informix Cp (IFMX) | -5.1% |
| Cabletron Sys (CS) | -4.9% |
| Mirage Resorts Inc (MIR) | -3.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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