Market Overview - U.S. stock futures declined on Wednesday following a higher close on Tuesday, with major benchmark indices showing a decrease [1] - The S&P 500 index reached a new closing record, driven by a 4.3% annualized GDP growth in Q3, exceeding estimates of 3.3% and marking the fastest growth in two years [2] - The 10-year Treasury bond yield was at 4.16%, while the two-year bond yield stood at 3.53%, with an 86.7% probability of the Federal Reserve maintaining current interest rates [2] Futures Performance - Dow Jones futures decreased by 0.07%, S&P 500 futures fell by 0.06%, Nasdaq 100 futures dropped by 0.05%, and Russell 2000 futures declined by 0.10% [3] Stocks in Focus - UiPath Inc. shares increased by 7.14% after being added to the S&P Midcap 400, indicating a strong price trend [6] - Citius Pharmaceuticals Inc. saw an 8.65% rise in shares after reporting a quarterly loss of 11 cents per share, significantly better than the expected loss of 43 cents [6] - Ramaco Resources Inc. shares rose by 8.05% following the announcement of a $100 million stock repurchase plan [6] - AST SpaceMobile Inc. shares increased by 2.89% after launching BlueBird 6 satellites [5] Sector Performance - Communication services, information technology, and energy sectors experienced the largest gains on Tuesday, while consumer staples and healthcare sectors closed lower [9] Analyst Insights - Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick encourages optimism among investors despite historical data suggesting that a failed "Santa Claus Rally" could indicate future challenges [11] - Detrick highlights that negative returns during the holiday trading period often precede a difficult first quarter, referencing a previous year where a -0.5% dip led to a 4.6% decline in Q1 [12][13]

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Leading cryptocurrencies consolidated, while stocks climbed higher on Monday, as investors looked for clues on the “Santa Claus Rally.” Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:20 p.m. ET) Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) -0.51% $88,552.83 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH)                -0.51% $3,019.10 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP)                          -1.41% $1.90 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)                      ...

The purported rally isn't just a stock stuffer. It's sometimes seen as a directional market indicator for the year ahead—meaning that if Saint Nick is spotted lifting the major indexes over the next week or so, it could be a bullish sign. The choppiness seen earlier this month is consistent with the seasonal pattern that eventually leads to the Santa Claus rally, Jeff Hirsch, son of Yale Hirsch—the writer of the Stock Trader's Almanac and the coiner of the term—said in an interview with Investopedia. His ye ...

Santa Claus could be comin' to Wall Street. Tomorrow's session will mark the start of the so-called Santa Claus rally period. Popularized by the Stock Trader's Almanac, the final five trading days in a calendar year through the first two trading days have historically led to strong gains for the major indexes. "The Santa Claus Rally often grabs headlines because markets tend to deliver solid gains during this short window — or perhaps because it falls during a typically quiet news cycle,†writes Adam Turnqui ...

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Market Overview - The Santa Claus Rally is a topic of interest as traders enter the final trading week of the year, with historical data suggesting favorable odds for market gains during this period [1] - The S&P 500 has historically averaged a gain of 0.95% during the last trading week of the year, with a 71% win rate over 95 years [2] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average has shown an average gain of 1.06% in the same period, with a 77% win rate based on 128 years of data [3] - The Nasdaq 100 has underperformed, averaging only a 0.4% gain with a 55% win rate over 40 years [3] Notable Stocks - Newmont Corp. (NYSE:NEM) has the highest average gain of 2.24% during the Santa Claus Rally, with a 75% win rate, although it experienced a 2.46% decline last year [9] - Assurant Inc. (NYSE:AIZ) has an average gain of 1.52% and a 70% win rate, with its best year being 2008 at 14.11% [8] - The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:GS) has averaged a 1.36% gain with an 80% win rate, peaking at 12.2% in 2008 [7] - J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) has delivered an average gain of 1.34% and an 85% win rate, with its strongest performance in 2008 at 8.31% [6] - Ralph Lauren Corp. (NYSE:RL) has averaged a 1.29% gain with a 65% win rate, achieving its best performance in 2018 at 8.21% [5]

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With 2025 set to end, investors may hear more about the "Santa Claus indicator," which tracks the last five trading days of a year and the first two trading days of a new year. A leading market expert tells Benzinga the indicator is fun, but the real story to follow in 2026 is the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs.Santa Claus IndicatorFreedom Capital Markets Chief Market Strategist Jay Woods told Benzinga the Santa Claus indicator is "a fun little indicator" during a recent interview."It's not as important as ...

STRATEGIST AT THE CARSON GROUP RYAN GOOD MORNING. GOOD TO SEE YOU. >> GOOD MORNING FRANK I FORGOT TO GET THE MEMO TO WEAR SOME GREEN TODAY.BUT LOOKING GOOD FRANK. THANKS. >> WELL, THANK YOU VERY MUCH.I'M TRYING TO BE IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT. SPEAKING OF THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT, I FOLLOW YOU ON SOCIAL MEDIA. RYAN, YOU WERE POSTING ABOUT THE FACT THAT WE DIDN'T GET A SANTA CLAUS RALLY THE LAST TWO YEARS, BUT WE'VE NEVER MISSED THREE IN A ROW.YOU'RE ALMOST SOUNDS LIKE YOU'RE ALMOST GUARANTEEING A SANTA RALLY THIS YEA ...

U.S. stock futures are showing modest declines this Tuesday, December 23, 2025, as investors brace for a crucial slate of economic data releases in what is shaping up to be a holiday-thinned trading week. This cautious premarket sentiment follows a robust performance on Monday, where major indexes closed higher, largely propelled by renewed optimism in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector.Premarket Activity and Futures MovementsAs the trading day approaches, S&P 500 futures are down approximately 0.08%, ...