‘Santa Claus rally’ is here — but can the stock market avoid the ‘Grinch pinch’?
SPX has rallied, VIX has fallen, and there’s been general improvement in the U.S. stock market’s internal indicators. Moreover, this is the beginning of another seasonally bullish period — the so-called Santa Claus rally.
Stock market today: Indexes close mixed as traders hold out hope for a Santa Claus rally
The Dow closed slightly higher on Thursday while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed lower in the second day of a so-called Santa Claus rally period.
Forget the Santa Claus Rally -- Artificial Intelligence Stocks Like Broadcom, Amazon, and Rivian Dragged the Stock Market Down Today
Shares of artificial intelligence chipmaker Broadcom ( AVGO -1.63%) and e-commerce giant Amazon ( AMZN -1.57%) traded close to 2% lower as of 2:26 p.m. ET today. Shares of electric carmaker Rivian ( RIVN -2.88%) were down close to 3%.
Stock market’s December performance in balance as ‘Santa Claus rally’ begins
Stocks have seen a stellar 2024, but the S&P 500 is in danger of a rare December loss. It’s all riding on the so-called Santa Claus rally.
Santa Claus Market Rally Period Begins: What To Know As Wall Street Looks To Close Another Strong Year
Yes. The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will both operate on half-day schedules, closing at 1 p.m., while bond markets will shut down at 2 p.m., and major U.S. financial markets will stay closed until Thursday’s normal trading session.
Santa Claus Rally: Why Christmas Boosts the Stock Market
Learn all about the Santa Claus Rally, a seasonal stock market trend with historical significance. Discover why it happens and some tips.
Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500, Dow surge in start to 'Santa Claus' rally ahead of Christmas break
US stocks looked set for a mostly muted open to a final, shortened trading session before the Christmas holiday,
Trends and the Santa Claus Rally; stock market insiders are ending the year on a high note
The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) has advanced 34% year to date, and history says that momentum may carry into 2025. Since its inception in 1971, the Nasdaq has returned at least 20% in 20 years, and at least 30% in 12 years. After a 20%-plus gain in a calendar year: The Nasdaq has returned an average of 17% during the next year.
Stock Market Today: Asian Shares Are Mostly Higher in Thin Post-Christmas Holiday Trading
Asian Shares Are Mostly Higher in Thin Post-Christmas Holiday Trading BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Thursday in thin post-Christmas holiday trading, while oil prices rose. Japan's Nikkei 225 index surged 0.
Wall Street drifts to a mixed close in thin trading after Christmas pause
Stock indexes drifted to a mixed finish on Wall Street as some heavyweight technology and communications sector stocks offset gains elsewhere in the market.
Stock market today: Stocks waver in thin trading after US markets reopen following a holiday pause
Stocks are wavering on Wall Street as gains in tech companies and retailers help temper losses elsewhere in the market
Stock market today: Indexes slip as bond yields disrupt holiday gains
US stocks slumped Friday morning after a decent run across the holiday-shortened week. Investors have pared back gains after ...
Dow struggles for direction as Santa Claus rally stalls
The Santa Claus rally refers to a seasonal tendency for the S&P 500 to rise over the last five days trading days of a ...
Stock Market Today: Stocks slide as Treasury yields blunt Santa Claus Rally
U.S. equity futures moved lower in early Thursday trading, while Treasury bond yields remained elevated in the wake of the ...
Bulls Wish for a 'Santa Claus Rally' as 2024 Comes to a Close
Wall Street is eager for a so-called Santa Claus rally to propel the S&P 500—up about 25% this year through Monday's close—to ...
Stock futures slip amid quiet holiday trading; Wall Street down slightly for the week
U.S. stock index futures slipped on Friday, with another quiet holiday session expected. Wall Street put in a muted ...