The Stock Market Just Did Something It Hasn't Done Since 1950 -- and It's Scary

Key Points The Santa Claus rally looks at market returns during the last five trading days of December and the first two of January. Historically, the S&P 500 generated positive returns during this period nearly 80% of the time. This year, however, the Santa Claus rally is sending a warning. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › The holidays aren't just a time for people to celebrate. Holidays are a time for the markets to celebrate, too. The "Santa Claus rally," which looks at the perf ...