The period for the so-called Santa Claus rally is drawing to a close, with Monday's session marking the end, and it has been a disappointment for investors. The Santa Claus rally typically spans the ...

U.S. stocks staged a dramatic rebound to kick off the first full trading week of the new year, just in time to rescue the so-called Santa Claus rally from going missing for another year.

Odds of a rally before Christmas are no better than at any other time of year - and maybe even worse Santa Claus may bring a stock-market rally - but not yet. Seasonal odds point to a down market ...