The stock market on December 3, 1996
December 3, 1996, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.09% to close at 748.28. Of 7,457 US stocks that traded, 3,058 rose and 2,715 fell.
The S&P 500-1.09%closed at 748.28
How big a move#5,274of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,030price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,058of 7,457; 2,715 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Silicon Graphics (SGI) | +16.1% |
| AutoZone (AZO) | +4.6% |
| ADC Telecommunications (ADCT) | +4.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| U S Robotics Corp (USRX) | -8.8% |
| Hfs Inc (HFS.) | -7.6% |
| Iomega Corp (IOM) | -6.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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