After a bruising stretch for stocks earlier this month, the seasonal pattern that traders call the Santa Claus rally is still very much in play. History suggests that the final days of December and ...

The Santa Claus trading window starts December 24 and should bring a stock market rally this year. Historically, the S&P 500 gains 1.3% during this seven-day period and is positive 79% of the time.

The Santa Claus trading window is nearly here, and investors hope it'll help end the year on a high note. Stocks have been volatile in December, but pros are still hoping to spark a holiday rally.

A Santa Claus rally happens 80% of the time in the stock market. It's usually a good indicator for the year ahead... but not always. Even if Santa Claus arrives for the markets, investors should pay ...