ANALYSIS: IBD's 2026 Stock Market Forecast Today's Spotlight IBD's 12 Days of Holiday Deals Celebrate the holidays with big discounts on IBD's premium products every day from Dec. 13-24. Get Market Insights on IBD Live Join IBD Live to watch and discuss the market action in real time with a team of top market analysts. Is the Santa Claus Rally Real? Something big may be coming to town—check out IBD's guide to the Santa Claus Rally. More News (© Chris Gash) Next Data Center Roadblock For Google, Microsoft, O ...

Despite historical data warning that a missing “Santa Claus Rally” can signal trouble, Chief Market Strategist of Carson Research, Ryan Detrick, is urging investors to stay optimistic as the S&P 500 hovers just shy of hitting a new all-time high.Resilience Near All-Time HighsWith the official holiday trading period set to begin Wednesday, Detrick notes that while failed rallies are a concern, the market’s recent resilience suggests “Santa” hasn’t abandoned Wall Street yet.In a post on X on Monday, Detrick h ...

Santa’s sleigh may be packed, but the elves in the air traffic control tower are calling for turbulence. The so-called Santa Claus rally begins tomorrow and has been linked to a surge in stock prices during the last five trading days of December and the first two in January. For investors, it has literally been the gift that keeps on giving. Since 1969, the S&P 500 gained an average of 1.2% during this seven-day window, according to Forbes. But, many financial advisors are channeling vibes more akin to Eb ...

Every year investors wait to see if Santa Claus will visit Wall Street as the holiday season approaches. Historically, stocks usually see a festive boost called the Santa Claus rally, but its arrival is never guaranteed.The SPY closed higher Monday. See the chart and the price action here. What is the Santa Claus Rally?The term "Santa Claus Rally" specifically refers to the trend of rising stock prices during the last five trading days of December and the first two trading days of January. If a Santa Claus ...

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Hello and welcome to market domination. I'm Josh Lipton live from our New York headquarters. There's just an hour to go until the closing balance stocks.We are higher here. The Dow's up about 250 points. The S&P 500, your broad gauge is up about 6/10en of a percent. Tech heavy Nasdaq is up about half a percent.and the Russell 2000. Those small caps, they're actually leading the way here, up 1.2% right now in today's trade. Well, it's technically not even the Santa Claus rally yet on Wall Street, but the bul ...

I have been bearish on the major indexes lately, although I did turn more positive in November after the market had a pullback, which I believed positioned stocks for a year-end Santa Claus Rally. However, now that it seemsLong-time stock market investor focused on strategic buying opportunities with dividend and value stocks. This investment strategy has resulted in a near 5 star rating on Tipranks.com and over 9,000 followers on Seeking Alpha. Follow me on Twitter for my latest trading ideas: @Hawkinvest1 ...

The U.S. stock market kicked off a holiday-shortened week with a strong showing on Monday, December 22nd, 2025, as a resurgence in artificial intelligence (AI) related stocks propelled major indexes higher. Investors are navigating a week marked by lighter trading volumes ahead of the Christmas holiday, while closely monitoring crucial economic data and a handful of earnings reports. The overall sentiment remains cautiously optimistic, with many eyeing the potential for a year-end "Santa Claus Rally."Major ...

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IBD's 12 Days of Holiday Deals BREAKING: S&P 500 Sets Record Close Today's Spotlight Celebrate the holidays with big discounts on IBD's premium products every day from Dec. 13-24. Get Market Insights on IBD Live Join IBD Live to watch and discuss the market action in real time with a team of top market analysts. Is the Santa Claus Rally Real? Something big may be coming to town—check out IBD's guide to the Santa Claus Rally. More News (© Chris Gash) Next Data Center Roadblock For Google, Microsoft, Oracle, ...