The stock market's ‘Santa Claus rally' hasn't come to town — so ignore the caroling

Core Viewpoint - The stock market's chances of experiencing a rally before Christmas are no better than at any other time of the year, and may even be worse [1] Group 1 - The current market conditions suggest a lack of optimism for a year-end rally [1] - Historical data indicates that seasonal trends may not favor a significant market upturn during this period [1]