The stock market on December 16, 1996
December 16, 1996, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.05% to close at 720.98. Of 7,468 US stocks that traded, 2,163 rose and 3,660 fell.
The S&P 500-1.05%closed at 720.98
How big a move#5,623of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,069price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,163of 7,468; 3,660 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| McDonnell Douglas (MD) | +20.2% |
| Noble Energy (NBL) | +5.8% |
| Anadarko Petroleum (APC) | +5.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Maxim Integrated (MXIM) | -8.8% |
| Linear Technology (LLTC) | -8.6% |
| Ascend Communications (ASND) | -8.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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