The stock market on November 21, 1996
November 21, 1996, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.16% to close at 742.75. Of 7,446 US stocks that traded, 2,691 rose and 3,014 fell.
The S&P 500-0.16%closed at 742.75
How big a move#20,159of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,037price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,691of 7,446; 3,014 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Guidant (GDT) | +6.5% |
| Adaptec Inc (ADPT) | +6.3% |
| CA Technologies (CA) | +5.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Gartner, Inc. (IT) | -6.0% |
| Starz (STRZA) | -5.4% |
| 360 Communications Co (XO) | -5.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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