The stock market on December 19, 1996
December 19, 1996, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 1.94% to close at 745.76. Of 7,479 US stocks that traded, 3,414 rose and 2,389 fell.
The S&P 500+1.94%closed at 745.76
How big a move#1,779of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,033price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,414of 7,479; 2,389 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Wendy's International Inc (WEN) | +10.1% |
| EMC Corporation (EMC) | +7.4% |
| Dynegy (DYN) | +6.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Frontline Ltd (FRO) | -6.7% |
| Fore Systems Inc (FORE) | -4.5% |
| Mfs Communications Inc (MFST.) | -4.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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