Santa Claus, Stocks

As Hope of Santa Claus Rally Fades, What's Next for Stocks in 2025?
Key Takeaways Stocks fell on Thursday, dampening investors' hope for a Santa Claus rally to start 2025.The S&P 500's average return in years without a Santa Claus rally is less than half its return in years with one (5% vs.
Stocks are skipping the ‘Santa Claus rally’ again this year. That doesn’t bode well for January.
Santa Claus is leaving investors in the lurch once again in 2024 as U.S. stocks have struggled during the typically bullish home stretch of the year.
Dow tumbles over 300 points as year-end Santa Claus rally fails to ignite
The sell-off thwarted the seasonal Santa Claus rally, in which stocks traditionally rise during the last five sessions of December and the first two of January.
Stocks face correction risk as Santa Claus Rally fails to deliver
Stocks failed to deliver a so-called Santa Claus Rally, a trend first identified by Yale Hirsch and the "Stock Trader's Almanac" in 1972 as broad index gains over the final five t
Stocks Run Out of Time for ‘Santa Claus Rally’
The last day of the so-called Santa Claus Rally period is upon us, and it's not looking good. The period—the last five sessions of a year, plus the first two of the next—has often seen a run-up in stocks.
Santa Claus Rally Under Scrutiny: Stocks, Yields, and Lawsuit Drama
The article examines the performance of U.S. stock markets, focusing on the Santa Claus rally phenomenon. It discusses the impact of 10-year Treasury yields, megacap stock valuations, and a notable lawsuit against the Federal Reserve over its annual stress tests.
Stock Futures Rising as Markets Reverse Santa Claus Slump
U.S. stock futures were edging higher to start the week, extending some early gains to start the year. It’s a welcome relief after St. Nick decided not to visit the stock market. The rebound follows a disappointing spell after the Christmas holiday–the proverbial Santa Claus Rally,
Stocks Point Higher, Reversing Disappointing Santa Claus Slump
U.S. stock futures were edging higher to start the week, extending some early gains to start the year. It’s a welcome relief after St. Nick [decided not to visit](
S&P 500 starts January with gains after Santa rally busts. What to watch for next.
A pair of closely watched but overlapping stock-market phenomena delivered a split decision for investors looking for clues ...
Hopes for a ‘Santa Claus Rally’ Fade on Wall Street
Stocks typically rally over the holidays, but that hasn’t happened this season.
Investors Got a Lump of Coal From Santa Claus. Is It a Warning Sign for 2025?
Ultimately, the lack of a Santa Claus rally shouldn't cause investors to sell their stocks. But it's worth keeping the ...