The stock market on December 6, 1996
December 6, 1996, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.64% to close at 739.60. Of 7,463 US stocks that traded, 1,854 rose and 4,217 fell.
The S&P 500-0.64%closed at 739.60
How big a move#10,108of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,042price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,854of 7,463; 4,217 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for6stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) | +10.2% |
| General Instrument (GIC) | +9.0% |
| Informix Cp (IFMX) | +5.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Circuit City Stores (CC) | -6.3% |
| ADC Telecommunications (ADCT) | -6.2% |
| Andrew Corporation (ANDW) | -5.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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