The stock market on December 2, 1996
December 2, 1996, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.06% to close at 756.56. Of 7,460 US stocks that traded, 2,740 rose and 3,099 fell.
The S&P 500-0.06%closed at 756.56
How big a move#23,059of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,018price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,740of 7,460; 3,099 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Time Warner (AOL) | +13.1% |
| Iomega Corp (IOM) | +11.6% |
| Informix Cp (IFMX) | +11.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Quaker Oats (OAT.) | -4.1% |
| Hfs Inc (HFS.) | -3.7% |
| Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) | -3.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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