After trending higher over the past several sessions, stocks may show a lack of direction in early trading on Friday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a roughly flat open for the , with the S&P 500 futures up by less than a tenth of a percent.Many traders are likely to remain away from their desks following the Christmas Day holiday on Thursday, leading to below average trading activity.Traders may also be reluctant to make significant moves following the recent upward trend, which lifted ...

The Christmas Bitcoin Santa rally might not happen anytime soon. Source: Andrew Burton/Getty Images Key Takeaways The long-anticipated Bitcoin “Santa rally” may be delayed until after the New Year. Billions of dollars in Bitcoin options expiring on Dec. 26 could amplify volatility. Thin holiday liquidity leaves the market vulnerable to sharp, sudden price swings. As Christmas lights go up and trading desks thin out, crypto markets are entering one of the most fragile periods of the year. Inste ...