The stock market on December 18, 1996
December 18, 1996, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.76% to close at 731.54. Of 7,474 US stocks that traded, 3,315 rose and 2,457 fell.
The S&P 500+0.76%closed at 731.54
How big a move#8,548of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,053price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,315of 7,474; 2,457 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Time Warner (AOL) | +13.2% |
| Nike (NKE) | +12.1% |
| Compaq Computer (CPQ) | +8.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mirage Resorts Inc (MIR) | -4.1% |
| Netscape Communications Corp (NSCP) | -3.5% |
| Harcourt General (H) | -3.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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