The stock market on December 10, 1996
December 10, 1996, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.30% to close at 747.54. Of 7,458 US stocks that traded, 2,992 rose and 2,844 fell.
The S&P 500-0.30%closed at 747.54
How big a move#16,625of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,031price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,992of 7,458; 2,844 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| American Express (AXP) | +5.5% |
| Johnson Controls (JCI) | +5.4% |
| IMC Global (IGL) | +5.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Black & Decker (BDK) | -16.0% |
| Cascade Communications Corp (CSCC.) | -9.7% |
| Gateway (GTW) | -8.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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