The stock market on December 12, 1996
December 12, 1996, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.54% to close at 729.30. Of 7,458 US stocks that traded, 2,572 rose and 3,271 fell.
The S&P 500-1.54%closed at 729.30
How big a move#2,908of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,056price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,572of 7,458; 3,271 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| IMC Global (IGL) | +5.3% |
| General Mills (GIS) | +3.8% |
| Silicon Graphics (SGI) | +3.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Iomega Corp (IOM) | -9.6% |
| ADC Telecommunications (ADCT) | -6.7% |
| Tribune (TRB) | -6.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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